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Jonny Wilkinson CBE

Mental Health Ambassador & Business Founder

Public Speaker & Sustainability Advocate

London, UK

Jonny Wilkinson

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Jonny Wilkinson’s Biography

Jonny Wilkinson is a health and wellbeing ambassador, business founder, public speaker, sustainability advocate, rugby pundit, coach and philanthropist.

Globally celebrated as one of the best players to have ever played rugby union, Jonny compiled an impressive 91 caps at international level for England. He featured in 2 British and Irish Lions tours and was granted the honour of being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. His outstanding service to the game was recognised with a CBE by HM the Queen.

Following his retirement in 2014, Jonny began utilising his insight and knowledge as a rugby pundit for ITV and Sky Sports. He also launched his own health drink brand, One Living.

Jonny has openly explored the difficulties that he faced during his career and life to date, for example the fear of failure. More recently Jonny has applied his personal experience and followed his passion to deeply understand himself and his potential by launching his I AM podcast series. In a series of conversations with thought leaders and inspiring individuals across the globe, he advocates... Jonny Wilkinson is a health and wellbeing ambassador, business founder, public speaker, sustainability advocate, rugby pundit, coach and philanthropist.

Globally celebrated as one of the best players to have ever played rugby union, Jonny compiled an impressive 91 caps at international level for England. He featured in 2 British and Irish Lions tours and was granted the honour of being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. His outstanding service to the game was recognised with a CBE by HM the Queen.

Following his retirement in 2014, Jonny began utilising his insight and knowledge as a rugby pundit for ITV and Sky Sports. He also launched his own health drink brand, One Living.

Jonny has openly explored the difficulties that he faced during his career and life to date, for example the fear of failure. More recently Jonny has applied his personal experience and followed his passion to deeply understand himself and his potential by launching his I AM podcast series. In a series of conversations with thought leaders and inspiring individuals across the globe, he advocates spiritual self-investigation leading to self-awareness and a realisation of what is available and possible for us all in life often using sporting analogies to articulate and relate his message. He is sought after as a motivational speaker.

A deeply passionate health and wellbeing advocate, Jonny initiated “NSPiRED,” a charitable foundation that provides mental, emotional support to school teachers and coaches to help inspire and empower them as well as the younger generation that they work with on a daily basis. He supports many other charities and is a brand ambassador for a wide range of companies. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Jonny Wilkinson’s Background

One Living

Founder

London, UK

Jonny’s passion for leading a healthy lifestyle has led him to launch One Living, a living drinks brand, making it easier to start consuming living foods and look after gut health and holistic health. One Living provides healthier alternative drinks such as kombucha and water kefir all with a range of functional benefits. One Living is about putting our wellbeing and potential first.

RC Toulonnais & Newcastle Falcons

Professional Rugby Player

1997 - 2014

Jonny spent 12 seasons with the Newcastle Falcons, winning the English premiership and two domestic cups, and 5 seasons with french club Toulon where he captained the team to the 2013 Heineken European trophy and also to the Heineken trophy again the following season alongside the French Top 14 league title in an unprecedented French double.

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Jonny Wilkinson’s Gallery

ITV Sport speaks to Jonny Wilkinson at the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final.

Jonny Wilkinson at the KPMG Player's Awards recieving the KPMG RPA Hall of Fame Induction Award in 2015.

Jonny Wilkinson's first press conference appearance as England Captain in 2004.

Former England Captain, Jonny Wilkinson commentates on Sky Sports.

England Captain, Jonny Wilkinson during a training session.

RC Toulon Captain, Jonny Wilkinson holding the Heineken Cup after their victory against ASM Clermont Auvergne.

Player of the Year, Jonny Wilkinson posing with the Webb Ellis Cup at the International Rugnby Board Awards in 2003.

ITV Sport speaks to Jonny Wilkinson at the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final.

Jonny Wilkinson at the KPMG Player's Awards recieving the KPMG RPA Hall of Fame Induction Award in 2015.

Jonny Wilkinson's first press conference appearance as England Captain in 2004.

Former England Captain, Jonny Wilkinson commentates on Sky Sports.

England Captain, Jonny Wilkinson during a training session.

RC Toulon Captain, Jonny Wilkinson holding the Heineken Cup after their victory against ASM Clermont Auvergne.

Player of the Year, Jonny Wilkinson posing with the Webb Ellis Cup at the International Rugnby Board Awards in 2003.

Other Business Interests

I AM Podcast Series

Podcasts

Jonny's I AM podcasts feature a series of conversations exploring human potential through discussions with different people, talking about peace, performance and potential, taking you to unexpected places.

ITV Sport

Pundit

London, UK

Philanthropy

Jonny Wilkinson Foundation

Founder

London, UK

Jonny is a passionate charity advocate and has founded his own foundation "NSPiRED," which aims to support and encourage people towards reaching their potential and enjoying amazing life experiences. The NSPiRED Foundation also collaborates with teachers, youth club leaders and sports coaches in order to help create liberating environments for the younger generation to flourish.

Action for A-T

Lead Patron

Haslemere, UK

Established in 2012, Action for A-T is a charity that uses medical research in order to accelerate the process of finding a cure for Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T), a rare disabling childhood condition. The charity also seeks to recognise treatments that could prevent or delay the disabling effects. This research offers greater understanding and hope that the condition may be improved or cured.

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Media

Jonny Wilkinson talks about Perfectionism

Feature Video

Jonny discusses perfectionism and explores how to make the most of one's life in this video clip.

London Business Forum: Jonny Wilkinson

Speaker

Mar 2019

London, UK

Jonny speaks to Jeff Grout about his pursuit of perfection and shares unique insights on the pressure of expectation, stress and the impact on his wellbeing at this event.

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Interviews

Rugby Legend Jonny Wilkinson Says Food is No Longer 'Just Fuel' For Him

Nutrition Interview

Sep 2024

Jonny speaks to Alice Barraclough about nutrition and his relationship with food and how this has changed since he has stopped playing rugby.

Jonny Wilkinson: 'From the very beginning, I was driven by huge fear'

Jun 2024

Jonny speaks to Liam Heagney ten years after his retirement from a spectacular rugby career filled with highlights for club and country.

Features

Jonny Wilkinson has some great advice for combatting negative self-talk

Interview

Jan 2023

London, UK

Jonny talks to Lauren Taylor about his mental health journey and suggests being a good teammate to yourself as an approach to managing negative thoughts.

Publications

Jonny: My Autobiography

Author

May 2012

London, UK

On the surface, Jonny Wilkinson is a heavily decorated rugby legend who has achieved all there is to in the game. However, the calmness exuded outwardly covered up an alternate reality. In his autobiography, Wilkinson details his psychological tussle throughout his career, comprising of extraordinary highs, the lows of depression and the occasion he almost walked out on Martin Johnson's England.

Tackling Life

Co-Author

May 2009

London, UK

In this captivating title, Jonny reveals his fear of failure and the struggles faced by him whilst battling an array of injuries. Assisted in writing by Steve Black, the book shares strategies employed to combat difficulties, with never before told stories serving as an inspiration for all.

Awards & Recognition

BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Winner

Dec 2003

London, UK

First awarded in 1954, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year is an annual awards ceremony. Currently, eight awards are presented and the trophy for the main accolade is a silver-plated four-turret lens camera. Jonny won the award after a year in which he scored the winning drop goal in the dying embers of England's historic World Cup final victory over Australia.

World Rugby Player of the Year

Winner

Nov 2003

Monaco, MC

First awarded in 2001, World Rugby Player of the Year is handed out annually by World Rugby at the World Rugby Awards. It was originally referred to as the IRB World Rugby Player of the Year award, changing in 2014 as the International Rugby Board became World Rugby. The award was first presented in London and Jonny's former position, fly-half, is the most successful with seven wins.

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Academic Appointments

University of Surrey

Honorary Doctorate

Apr 2009 - Present

Guildford, UK

Established in 1966, the University of Surrey is one of four in the University Global Partnership Network. It has been awarded three Queen's Anniversary Prizes for its research and its main campus is in Guildford, adjacent to the Cathedral. It was named as The Sunday Times University of the Year in 2016. Jonny was awarded the Honorary Doctorate on 3 April 2009 for his services to sport.

University of Northumbria

Honorary Doctorate

2004 - Present

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

The University of Northumbria, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has a reputation of academic excellence which has been achieved through innovative programmes, research and teaching, traditional values and both social and cultural diversity. In 2004, Jonny was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law by the Psychology and Sports Sciences.

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Topics

Jonny is available to speak about a variety of topics including Health and Wellbeing, Growth/improvement and accessing potential, Living in the Now and Goal Setting, Peak Performance, Dealing with Pressure and Leadership. Contact his Business Manager for more info.

Speaking Review | Dealing with Pressure

“Jonny clearly has a very spiritual mind and a much deeper understanding of the world than most. And the way he has been able to apply that way of thinking to be as successful as he has been inspiring.”

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Commercial Partners

Vitality UK

London, UK

Société Générale

London, UK

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Jonny Wilkinson’s Education

Lord Wandsworth College