Will Carling O.B.E.

Former England Rugby Captain, Businessman, Leadership Consultant

AT A GLANCE

  • Will Carling is a former England Rugby Captain and a prominent businessman.
  • At just 22, he became England’s youngest and longest-serving rugby captain, leading the team for 59 Tests over eight and a half years.
  • He achieved 44 victories and earned 72 international caps during his career.
  • Under his leadership, England dominated the Five Nations, securing Grand Slams in 1990, 1991, and 1995, along with additional championships.
  • Will led England to the World Cup final in 1991 and the semi-finals in 1995.
  • Since November 2018, he has been part of Eddie Jones’s coaching team, focusing on developing leadership within the current squad.
  • He runs a consultancy and event management business aimed at helping sports organizations build sustainable business models.
  • Will holds a degree in Psychology from Durham University, which informs his approach to leadership and team dynamics.

BIOGRAPHY

Will Carling O.B.E. is a former England Rugby Captain and Businessman. At the age of 22, Will was England’s youngest, and longest serving, rugby Captain. He captained the England team for 59 Tests, over a period of eight and a half years, winning 44 of them, and gained 72 caps.

His leadership qualities ensured England dominated the Five Nations in the first half of the 1990s, completing Grand Slams in 1990, 1991 & 1995, plus a further Championship in 1994 & 1996 with another Triple Crown in 1996. Will led England to the World Cup final in 1991 and the semi-finals four years later.

In November 2018, Will was asked by Eddie Jones to become part of his coaching team to help nurture and develop the leaders in the current England Rugby Team. In addition to this, Will runs a consultancy and event management company, part of which is focused on helping sports create sustainable business models. Will has a degree in Psychology from Durham University.

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