Kat Merchant is a highly respected female rugby union player who has represented England 58 times and scored 44 tries. Despite the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry, she began her professional rugby career at 16 and has achieved remarkable success ever since. As the proud Director and Weight Loss Specialist at Kapla Fitness, Kat is utilising her sporting experience to support clients of all ages and backgrounds, all focusing on improving their overall health and fitness. When looking to hire a captivating sports speaker to attend your future events, look no further than Kat today.
Starting her sporting career playing for Worcester, Kat was quickly called upon to join the England squad during the 2005 Six Nations. She gained the opportunity to play the 7-player and the 15-player game and took part in two World Cups in both variations. Admired for her career-driven mentality, Kat represented England in the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup and was later selected to join the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup team. Making 58 international appearances during her admirable career, Kat announced her retirement from playing professional rugby in 2014 but has continued to develop a successful career in the sporting industry ever since.
In 2015, Kat began sharing her sporting expertise with audiences as a commentator and panellist for the BBC, Sky, and England Rugby. Alongside this, she has also become the proud Director and Weight Loss Specialist at Kapla Fitness, an online fitness coaching business focused on weight loss, health, and wellness. On a mission to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to put their physical and mental health first, Kat has become a must-see speaker at events of all kinds.
A leading authority in her field, Kat Merchant is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Passionate to inspire the next generation of sports professionals to achieve peak performance, she is currently working as the Head Coach at Hackney Ladies and has previously coached a wide range of teams, including Chesham Rugby Club, Worchester Warriors Women, and Bucks New University. When looking to hire an inspirational sports speaker to attend your upcoming events, do not hesitate to hire Kat today.
How to hire Kat Merchant
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Kat Merchant for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2023 - Head Coach at Hackney Ladies
- 2021 - Director & Weight Loss Specialist at Kapla Fitness
- 2015 - Commentator & Panellist for the BBC, Sky, and England Rugby
- 2005 - England Rugby Player
