Martin Corry is famed for his career as a rugby player, having formerly been a blindside flanker for Bristol and Leicester Tigers amongst representing his country as a member of the British and Irish Lions. Having Captained Leicester Tigers and developed a strong ability to perform teamwork, Martin is now a popular choice as a motivational after-dinner speaker or performance coach for corporate events. Whether he be sharing inspirational stories from on the pitch or helping his clients to harness their true potential through peak performance, Martin is a fantastic choice for countless events.
Finding a passion for rugby playing for Tunbridge Wells Minis, Martin later progressed to play for the Tunbridge Wells first team and Newcastle Gosforth. Proving his talent for the game, Martin was then awarded a contract to play for Bristol, playing with the team for three years before moving on to play for the renowned Leicester Tigers. With the Leicester Tigers, Martin found immense success, starting the 2001 and 2002 Heineken Cup Finals and helping his team to win 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Premiership trophies. Also during his time at Leicester Tigers, Martin was famed for his work as the Leicester Tigers Captain- developing his skills of teamwork and leadership to see them remain victorious.
Outside of club rugby, Martin has also represented his country – playing for England for 10 years, as well as appointments for the British and Irish Lions. Paying as either a lock, number 8 or blindside, Martin proved his worth as a versatile player and was confirmed as a player in the Rugby World Cup, going on to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Other prominent achievements include being the England Captain during the Six Nations 2005, Vice-Captain of the Lions Tour of New Zealand, England Captain for the 2005 and 2006 Autumn Internationals and Captain of the Barbarians during a match against England in 2009. He ultimately confirmed his retirement from playing rugby at the end of the 2008/ 09 season and has since focussed his interests on media work, motivational speaking and performance coaching.
Widely regarded as one of the most established personalities in the rugby world, Martin is now a popular choice to book as a motivational or after dinner speaker for events. A unique speaker, Martin has appeal for both young and old audiences alike, sharing entertaining anecdotes from his life as a player. Sharing the challenges he faced as a player for the British and Irish Lions and various club teams, Martin is both humorous and enthusiastic in his proficiency as a motivational after dinner speaker. He is also a popular choice as a performance coach, motivating clients to harness untapped potential. Focussing on teamwork, remaining composed, confidence in stressful situations and teambuilding, Martin delivers tailored speeches to all events he attends and is a fantastic choice for your next event.
How to hire Martin Corry
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Martin Corry 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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Martin is often booked as a speaker for events, read his latest feedback below.
"The event went really well and Martin was superb. I wouldn't have any hesitation booking him again and recommending him to others!"- Kristie
"Thank you…absolutety right on the nail…great stories, brilliant with the young people and with the audience I was tied up and he had to leave before I could say thank you." - Roger, Sports Aid
"Martin was fantastic, he was very personable and also very engaging with the audience. He made sure he fully understood the event and about Hope House charity. His stories about his experiences with the English Rugby team were both inspiring and also very amusing. I can see how Martin would be ideally suited to any other potential company or sporting event by his inspiring stories about his experiences playing for and captaining England. I would like to again thank Martin on behalf of everyone involved with the Hope House Charity Shoot." - Mark
