England Rugby’s Former MONSTER | Chris Robshaw Talks The Future of Rugby!

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There are two types of people: those who like football and those who prefer watching men in short shorts wrestle each other, score points, and drink beer! Join me for an exclusive interview with Chris Robshaw, the former England rugby captain turned entrepreneur! Dive into Robshaw's journey from the rugby field to the boardroom as we explore his childhood, career highlights, and insights on leadership.

Discover the off-field antics of rugby life, including sponsorship deals and fan interactions, and learn valuable lessons on building a winning culture in business. Plus, gain Robshaw's expert perspective on the future of rugby and its biggest challenges.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - Childhood - Back to the Beginning
5:18 - Death of Dad
7:23 - Dyslexia
11:38 - Rugby
16:05 - Leniency with Mistakes During a Game
17:50 - What are some Key moments?
19:47 - Did Nerves and Excitement Come Back on that England Game?
22:06 - Outside the Game - Sponsors, Fan Interaction
23:56 - What is the Role of a Captain?
29:17 - What set you apart as a younger captain?
31:49 - How long does Captaincy last?
33:12 - Towards the End of the Career
36:38 - The Honesty of Your Body's Capabilities as you Age
40:25 - Is there much Senior stuff you can do?
42:14 - Rugby Initiations
45:02 - What's the Money Been Like Over Your Career and Relationship with Money
48:44 - Life After Rugby
51:29 - Networking - Wine and Gallagher's
55:29 - Applicable and Transferrable Lessons from Rugby to Business
59:03 - Advice to a Newbie Business Owner on Building a Good Culture Amongst Staff
01:01:06 - Wokeness in Rugby
01:02:48 - Homosexuality in Modern Sport
01:04:58 - What Does the Future Hold?
01:07:14 - Quick View on England Rugby at the moment
01:09:32 - Conclusion

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