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Elite rugby leader & culture coach

Sarah Hunter

Transform team performance with Sarah Hunter, elite leadership and high-performance culture speaker. Sarah equips organisations with resilience strategies and inclusive leadership insights honed through her rugby career. England's most-capped rugby player, World Rugby Player of the Year, and CBE recipient who coaches the Red Roses.

Trusted by Telefonica O2, Youth Sport Trust, Pink Rhino Consulting

Sarah Hunter CBE, Speaker | Most-Capped Rugby Player
Sarah Hunter

Sarah Hunter

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Sarah Hunter's biography

At a glance

  • England rugby captain and most capped player
  • Rugby World Cup champion and Six Nations winner
  • Leadership coach with elite performance expertise
Sarah Hunter is a pioneering figure in rugby union whose record-breaking career as England's most-capped player has transformed the landscape of women's rugby and established her as an authoritative voice on elite performance and leadership. As England captain for seven years, Sarah led the national team to victory in the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and four Six Nations Grand Slam titles. Her exceptional contributions to rugby have been recognised with a CBE, the World Rugby Player of the Year award, and an honorary degree from Loughborough University, where she earlier graduated in Sports Science and Mathematics. Sarah's unique perspective bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping organisations navigate team dynamics and performance under pressure. Her insights on leadership during high-stakes moments and thriving in challenging environments provide practical frameworks for building resilient teams. Drawing from her experience captaining England through four World Cup finals, she offers valuable lessons on maintaining excellence through adversity. Audiences gain concrete strategies for effective leadership during periods of change, practical approaches to building inclusive high-performance cultures, and proven methods for mental resilience when facing setbacks. Sarah's transition from record-breaking player to England Red Roses coach demonstrates her ongoing commitment to developing talent. Book Sarah for an authentic, powerful perspective on leadership that transforms how teams approach their greatest challenges.

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Why we recommend booking Sarah

Sarah Hunter's record-breaking rugby career and experience captaining England through four World Cup finals provide organisations with practical frameworks for building resilient teams and thriving under pressure. Book this pioneering rugby figure and CBE recipient to gain authentic, powerful insights on leadership that will transform how your team approaches its greatest challenges.

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Trusted by Telefonica O2, Youth Sport Trust, Pink Rhino Consulting

Testimonials

Sarah is a dream to work with – confident, engaging and always professional. We've worked with Sarah over a number of years and she really understands what resonates with our brand, staff and customers. Incredibly personable and always on message, Sarah really is an inspiring role model and speaker.

Marie Houlgate

Head of Sport, O2

Sarah was part of our Women in Society event and she was a fantastic addition to our speaker line-up. Sarah went down extremely well and set the standard very high from the beginning. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Helena Palmer

Leadership Development Consultant, Telefonica O2

I was blown away and inspired listening to the ups and downs of Sarah's rugby career while balancing all the other aspects of her life. I have listened to a lot of motivational speakers and Sarah is the best by far, which was mirrored by the feedback I received from the graduates attending the Santander's Graduate welcome event. The honesty of the experiences & the links to the corporate world & Banking were made very clearly & appropriately to help the guests understand that they would be facing similar journey.

Santander

Featured Projects

Sarah Hunter - Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport book cover

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How do I book Sarah Hunter for my next event?
Email sarah.hunter@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Sarah's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Sarah Hunter's speaking style like?
Sarah Hunter draws on her experience captaining England through four World Cup finals to present practical frameworks for leadership under pressure, translating elite rugby performance into strategies for team resilience and high-performance culture.
What topics does Sarah Hunter specialise in?
Sarah Hunter CBE speaks on elite performance, leadership under pressure, team dynamics, and building resilient high-performance cultures. She holds the record as England's most-capped rugby union player, captained the national side to the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and four Six Nations Grand Slam titles, and has been recognised with a CBE and the World Rugby Player of the Year award.
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