Richard Hill is a former star of the Rugby Union both at a club and international level. For his distinctive playing style, Hill gained the name of the ‘Silent Assassin’, and was known as one of the most formidable flankers of his generation. Now, Hill shares the secret behind his success, and the importance of effective teamwork and unfaltering resilience, as an entertaining after dinner speaker. Best known for his inspirational contribution to the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Hill encompassed the strength and determination of a true sportsman to achieve one of the most influential moments in his career.
After suffering with a hamstring injury, Hill’s World Cup prospects looked bleak, but he preserved and committed to recover in order to make a comeback for the semi final, and ultimately play a pivotal role in England winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Throughout his career, Hill has made a total of seventy one appearances for the England national team and has shown strength of character and as a player in his club appearances with Saracens, between 1993 and 2008. From his days playing youth rugby it was evident that Hill was a talent on the pitch, with a successful career ahead of him.
Starting out in the amateur team of Sailsbury in 1989, whilst he was still at school, Hill spent four years with the side, honing his craft and developing his powerful playing style. After finishing University with a combined degree in Sports Science and an award in recognition of his achievements both academically and athletically, it was only a matter of time before Hill paired his sports education with practical abilities and became a professional on the field.
In 1993, Hill made his professional debut with Saracens, a move that kickstarted his illustrious career. Since retiring from professional play in 2008, Hill has remained prominent in the sport, and has dedicated much of his time to developing international players, as well as acting as the England Saxons team manager on occasion. In addition, Hill has become a popular after dinner speaker, able to share insights as an icon English player and the key to success in any team, be it sports or business. A legend of the game, with an outgoing personality, Hill makes is the ideal addition to any occasion.
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