Ed Jackson

Ed Jackson’s professional career began with Bath Rugby, making his senior debut in October 2008 and captaining the club at the Middlesex Sevens in 2009. Prior to this, he had already represented England at international level, captaining both the U16 and U18 national teams, and was part of the England U18 side that secured the Four Nations title in 2006. Jackson went on to play for Doncaster Knights from 2010-2011, followed by London Welsh from 2011 to 2013, where he participated in 52 games. He joined Wasps Rugby for two seasons (2013-2015) before moving to Newport Gwent Dragons in 2015, playing 36 matches until April 2017 when his rugby career concluded due to a severe spinal injury.

Less than a year after sustaining his C6/C7 spinal injury, Jackson embarked on a new chapter, climbing Snowdon in April 2018 as a testament to overcoming adversity. In 2018, he co-founded the Millimetres to Mountains (M2M) Foundation with his wife, Lois. This non-profit organization is dedicated to facilitating outdoor challenges and providing crucial support for individuals navigating physical and mental trauma, directly reflecting Jackson’s personal journey of resilience and recovery. Transitioning his career, Jackson joined Channel 4 in 2018 as a reporter for their European Rugby Champions Cup coverage, also presenting ‘The Big Tackle,’ a rugby highlights show.

This pioneering expedition will raise additional funds for the Millimetres to Mountains charity and the CDI Children at Risk organization, directly supporting over 270 disabled children. Ed Jackson continues to inspire as an adaptive adventurer, motivational speaker, and television presenter, demonstrating extraordinary determination and impact across diverse platforms.