Welsh rugby legend, Jonathan Davies represented his country in both the Union and League divisions of the sport, proving his dominance on the pitch over a period of 15 years. Backed by an illustrious club and national career, Jonathan has since expanded his platform and diversified into media, acting as a pundit and commentator. Having maintained a presence in the sporting industry for nearly 30 years, Jonathan is perfectly placed as an after-dinner speaker, recognised for his celebrity status. Sharing exclusive anecdotes from his playing days, through to overcoming adversity as he did when his wife passed away, Jonathan’s speeches are varied allowing him to resonate with audiences for a truly transformational impact.
As a Welsh national team player, Jonathan earned a total of 46 caps for his country in both Union and League formats of the game and secured 10 appearances for Great Britain. A dominant and talented fly-half, Jonathan was a fierce competitor from the outset, after making his debut for Wales Rugby Union in 1985. Achieving the Triple Crown in 1988 and being named Man of the Match against England are highlights of his Union career. An established League player, throughout his career, Jonathan not only impressed with his team but as an individual was awarded Player of the Season 1993-1994, won the Rugby Football League’s Man of Steel Award and Captained Wales, a truly outstanding player.
From one influential career to another, after hanging up his boots the former Widnes club player carved a high-profile media career for himself. Gaining a reputation as a talented commentator, Jonathan’s recognisability and experience in the sport lends itself to media punditry. A key figure in the BBC’s reporting, Jonathan can be seen fronting the rugby in both English and Welsh in addition to his popular chat show ‘Jonathan’. Equally committed to his charity work, since losing his wife to cancer Jonathan has been an avid supporter of those fighting the cause, as is the President of the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. In 2015 he was awarded an OBE for charity services, an accolade driven by his desire to help.
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"It went very well, Great time with him and a lot of positive feedback." - Olivier, Barclays
"Listening to Jon speak always gets me hyped! His ability to deliver highly technical information, bolstered with real-world experience and examples to both techies and non-technical audiences never fails to impress." - Shawn, Transparity