Lawrence Dallaglio is an English sporting icon who understands the power of being driven by a higher purpose. He won 85 international rugby caps and was a crucial player in England's World Cup triumph of 2003. But Dallaglio is not cut from typical rugby playing cloth. It was the tragedy of losing his older sister in the Marchioness boating disaster of 1989 that ended up propelling him to pursue a rugby career. I am grateful to Lawrence for being open and vulnerable about his life and struggles, including the tragedy of losing his sister and the profound impact that had on him, while also sharing some gems around what it takes to win sports biggest prizes. 

In this episode:

-         Becoming a rugby icon despite never having set out with rugby as a career choice

-         The importance of belief in a competitive environment

-         The power of vulnerability in a group - and embracing consistency & honest conversations

-         Playing to honour his sisters memory & being driven by a higher purpose

-         Why rugby was not an ideal catalyst to facilitate healing

-         The difference between his private & rugby personas

-         His one big rugby regret

-         The gift of giving and setting up Dallaglio Rugby Works

-         Reaction to his decision not to select Jonny Wilkinson for his all-time England 15

-         The best rugby player he ever lined up alongside or against

Dallaglio Rugby Works: https://www.dallagliorugbyworks.com/

Simon Dent's Marathon Des Sables 'run in the sun' 2023: https://justgiving.com/campaign/simondentsruninthesun

The Jonny Wilkinson episode referenced: https://pod.fo/e/16fa31

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