James Haskell

James Haskell is a former England rugby international, British & Irish Lion and Premiership and European Cup winner, with 77 England caps and nearly 300 top-flight appearances across England, France, Japan and New Zealand. He played for Wasps, Stade Français, Ricoh Black Rams and the Highlanders, was named Man of the Series during England’s historic 3–0 win over Australia in 2016, and was part of England’s 2016 Grand Slam-winning squad.

Since retiring from rugby in 2019, James has established himself as a leading personality across podcasting, television, publishing, music and live events. He is co-host of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, one of the UK’s most popular sports podcasts, attracting over 120,000 listeners per episode. Across his various podcast projects, including What A Flanker, Backrow Radio and Amuse Douche, he has created more than 500 episodes and 500 hours of content.

James is also a familiar face on British television, appearing on programmes including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, A League of Their Own, The Chase, Question of Sport and Fighting Talk, as well as winning Celebrity Mastermind. A Sunday Times best-selling author, he has written extensively on rugby, fitness, mindset and performance.

Alongside his media career, James is an international DJ and producer, performing at clubs, festivals and major events and releasing underground tech house music. In 2026, he launched Rogue Unit Records, his own label supporting his productions and emerging artists.

With his unique combination of elite sporting experience, media expertise, humour and high-energy personality, James is a sought-after speaker, host and entertainer for corporate events, leadership and mindset sessions, after-dinner speeches, hosting and auctioneering.

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