Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson is a highly decorated former England rugby international, World Cup winner, and successful media personality. After winning the Sevens World Cup with England Sevens in 1993, Matt Dawson embarked on a distinguished rugby career, playing 246 games for Northampton Saints from 1991 to 2004. During his tenure, he formed a notable half-back partnership, contributing to the club’s Heineken Cup victory in 2000. Dawson made his international debut for England in December 1995, quickly rising to captain his country for the first time in 1998.

After moving to London Wasps in 2004, he secured a Premiership title in his inaugural season before retiring from professional rugby in 2006. Following his retirement from rugby, Dawson seamlessly transitioned into a successful media career, becoming a prominent team captain on the BBC show ‘A Question of Sport’ in 2004. He expanded his media presence as a rugby commentator and presenter for BBC Radio 5 Live, and showcased his versatility on reality television, winning ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ in 2006 and finishing second on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ the same year. Beyond entertainment, Dawson has pursued significant business endeavors, including his appointment as Director for Business Development at Instant, a flexible workplace company, in 2014, and serving as a health ambassador for Sodexo.

His autobiography, ‘Nine Lives,’ was published in 2004. A dedicated advocate for charitable causes, Dawson has served as President of Sparks, a children’s medical research charity, and has been a UNICEF UK ambassador since 2009. He actively participates in fundraising, completing a 150-mile cycle ride for Sparks and running the London Marathon for charity. Most recently, Dawson appeared on ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’ in 2023, continuing his influential presence across sports commentary, entertainment, and philanthropy.