Rory Underwood

Rory Underwood, MBE, distinguished himself as England’s men’s record international try scorer, accumulating 49 tries across 85 caps for England between 1984 and 1996. During his illustrious rugby union career, he played 236 games for Leicester Tigers from 1983 to 1997. Underwood also represented the prestigious British and Irish Lions, featuring in six tests during their 1989 and 1993 tours and scoring one try. His contributions were pivotal in England securing three Five Nations Grand Slams in 1991, 1992, and 1995, and reaching the Rugby World Cup final in 1991.

His expertise encompasses areas such as strategic planning, fostering resilience, and optimizing team dynamics. Beyond his consulting ventures, Underwood further contributed to leadership within sports and energy sectors, serving as a non-executive director for his former club, Leicester Tigers, and for Prescient Power, a renewable energy company, until November 2020. His methodologies are underpinned by his credentials as a Licensed NLP Practitioner, experienced facilitator, psychometric profiler, and performance coach. Today, Rory Underwood continues to inspire and guide organizations, drawing directly from his unparalleled experiences in high-stakes environments.

Through Wingman Ltd, he partners with diverse clients to enhance leadership capabilities, develop cohesive teams, and drive strategic implementation, all aimed at achieving measurable outcomes. His compelling keynotes and workshops demonstrate how the principles of disciplined execution and mental fortitude, honed through international rugby and demanding aerial operations, are directly transferable and critical for success in today’s dynamic business landscapes.