Matt Dawson was part of the England squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, and with 77 caps under his belt, he is England’s most capped scrum half, captaining the side 9 times. He played for Northampton and the London Wasps as well as for... Read more
Matt Dawson was part of the England squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, and with 77 caps under his belt, he is England’s most capped scrum half, captaining the side 9 times.
He played for Northampton and the London Wasps as well as for England, and represented the British & Irish Lions on three tours. During the 1998 tour to Australia and New Zealand – ‘The Tour from Hell’ – he was congratulated on his leadership. He also captained the England Rugby team to win the Six Nations Championships in 2000.
Dawson is regarded as one of the more outspoken rugby icons and he has had substantial experience in written journalism. His position as Team Captain since 2004 on BBC1’s much loved flagship sports quiz “A Question of Sport” has elevated him from a well-known rugby player to a national TV personality, and the show continues to average over 8 million viewers per week. He continues with his rugby column for the Daily Mirror this year.
Throughout 2012 Dawson continued to work across BBC Sport’s rugby coverage, contributing to their 6 Nations coverage and presenting online content in the form of the popular “Dawson Debates” which he continued into 2013. In the Olympic year, he joined the BBC presenting team where he covered the cycling from the Velodrome for BBC Radio Five Live. In 2013, he joined the BT Sport team as a rugby commentator and pundit alongside some of his former England team-mates and also makes regular appearances on the ‘Rugby Tonight’ show with many of his fellow 2003 team mates.
Since winning Celebrity Masterchef in 2006 he has further pursued his love for food and in 2011 filmed two new food-based shows; “Matt and Allegra’s Big Farm” for UKTV’s Good Food channel and “Tesco’s Real Food Family Cook Off” for Channel 5. 2011 also saw the return of “Monster Munchies” on Good Food, a channel that he has formed a strong relationship with having previously presented ”Mitch and Matt’s Big Fish”.
Dawson has been a brand ambassador for Young’s Seafood and has roused his creativity and knowledge by partnering with food brand Tulip to develop a range of fuller flavoured sausages. He teamed up with Bordeaux Wines (2012) to help produce a series of video clips and booklet that features exclusive food and wine pairings that featured in in The Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times. In 2014 he became the new face of Bioglan Superfoods, bringing his favourite superfoods such as Chia, Flaxseed and Acai Berries to the public and encouraging healthier lifestyles.
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Matt Dawson's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Matt tailored to your event.
Matt Dawson speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Matt to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Matt Dawson for events worldwide, subject to Matt's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Matt Dawson is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Matt can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Matt Dawson on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Matt can offer.
Matt Dawson delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Matt Dawson's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Matt's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Matt Dawson can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Matt's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Matt Dawson is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Matt Dawson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Matt's current availability for your dates.