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United Kingdom Rory Best is an Irish former rugby union player, renowned as a captain for both Ulster and Ireland, and a two-time British & Irish Lion. He shares his leadership experience in corporate settings and supports charitable initiatives.
Rory Best joined The Ardonagh Group as Director of Development, working with executive teams, especially subsidiary Arachas, focusing on resilience and overcoming opposition. He contributes to client relationships globally and participates in the Group's community and charity projects, being appointed to the board of Ardonagh Community Trust.
Rory Best partnered with Donnelly Group as an ambassador for their 18 car, van, and 4x4 manufacturers across eight locations in Northern Ireland. He supports events and initiatives for the Group.
Rory Best was revealed as the new brand ambassador for Flogas, an all-Ireland energy company. This partnership was announced during a 'Rugby World' event.
Tourism Ireland teamed up with Rory Best for a campaign to promote Ireland as a leading golf destination. He also fronted a video to promote Northern Ireland in GB.
Rory Best discussed the importance of brand partnerships in sport with ONSIDE. He was also appointed as a sponsorship consultant for the Irish sponsorship consulting firm.
Dunbia announced an ambassador partnership with Rory Best, officially launched at his home.
Rory David Best was born on August 15, 1982, in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. He was raised on a family farm near Poyntzpass, County Armagh, and completed his education at Portadown College before studying agriculture at Newcastle University. Best’s rugby career began with Banbridge RFC, and he later joined Belfast Harlequins in 2002, where he captained the team. His professional journey with Ulster Rugby began in 2004.
Best made his debut for Ulster in 2005 and quickly established himself as a key player. He served as Ulster’s captain from the 2007/08 season until his retirement in 2019. In his international career, Best earned 124 caps for Ireland, debuting in 2005 against New Zealand. He participated in four Rugby World Cups (2007, 2011, 2015, 2019) and was a member of the Irish teams that secured four Six Nations Championships (2009, 2014, 2015, 2018), including two Grand Slams (2009, 2018) and four Triple Crowns (2006, 2007, 2009, 2018). He holds the distinction of being the only Irish captain to achieve victories over Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Best also represented the British & Irish Lions on two tours, in 2013 and 2017, making nine appearances and captaining the side on three occasions. After retiring from playing in 2019, Best transitioned into coaching, joining the Seattle Seawolves as a technical and high-performance skills coach in 2021. He also engages in various business development roles, sharing his insights on leadership and resilience. In addition to his professional endeavors, Best is actively involved in charitable causes, particularly those related to mental health awareness and supporting children with cancer, raising significant funds for organizations like the Cancer Fund for Children.
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