Sir Gareth Edwards

Gareth Edwards is renowned as a giant of Welsh rugby, a legend of the game and a formidable scrum-half. Having represented his country and led the national side to win three Grand Slams and five Triple Crowns, his talent on the pitch is undeniable and his career is etched with history defining moments. Edwards has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey", and has been highly sought after as an after dinner speaker since his retirement. Hear about the action from the legend that lived it, with an after dinner talk from Edwards.

Gaining his first international cap in 1967, Edwards proved himself as a dominant player with an exemplary team spirit, and he was soon awarded the captain for Wales. As Wales youngest ever captain, Edwards led the side to three Grand Slams and five Triple Crowns, winning the title of Player of the Year 1969 in the process. One of his most famed moments on the pitch for Edwards went down in history as ‘that try’ and is hailed as the greatest try ever. An unbelievable journey up the pitch, the ball made it to Edwards who finally achieved a diving try in the match against the All Blacks. Edwards also gained an impressive reputation at club level, representing Cardiff RFC for twelve years.

Since hanging up his boots in 1978, Edwards has remained a prominent figure in the sporting world. Playing the team captain role for four years on the BBC TV quiz show A Question Of Sport proved he was still a popular sportsman and he regularly contributes as a commentator and pundit to sports channels. He released his self titled autobiography in 2000, giving fans a glimpse into some of the highlights of his impressive career.

For his unparalleled success in rugby, Edwards has been ranked the number one Greatest Ever Rugby Player by The Daily Mail and the same title by Rugby World magazine. The legendary try Edwards achieved against the All Blacks was listed as number twenty in the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments. In 2015 Edwards was awarded a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for his services to sport and charity. As a speaker, Gareth Edwards delivers motivational talks that inspire and fascinate audiences. Offering a positive message about the qualities he learnt on the rugby pitch, Edwards applies these lessons to the working and personal lives of the audience in a highly entertaining and captivating manner.