Former All Blacks halfback, captain and Sky Sport commentator

Overview

Justin Marshall MNZM is one of New Zealand's most respected rugby figures — an 81-test All Black, former All Blacks captain, five-time Super Rugby champion with the Crusaders and the most-capped scrum-half in NZ history at the time of his retirement. Since 2010 he has been a familiar voice on Sky Sport NZ as one of the country's leading rugby commentators. On stage he combines straight-talking insight, humour and 30 years at the top of the game.

Who is Justin Marshall? Born in Gore in 1973, Justin played junior rugby in Christchurch before debuting for Southland in 1992 and Canterbury in 1995. He went on to become one of the great Crusaders halfbacks, winning five Super Rugby titles, and made his All Blacks debut against France in 1995. He played 81 tests, captained the team in 1997 and scored 24 test tries — at the time a record for an All Blacks scrum-half. He played in Europe for Leeds, Ospreys, Montpellier and Saracens before returning to NZ in 2010 to join Sky Sport.

Career Highlights • 81 test caps for the All Blacks; 24 test tries • All Blacks captain, 1997 (54th in the team's history) • Five-time Super Rugby champion with the Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005) • MNZM for services to rugby, 2005 • 2005 series win vs the British and Irish Lions • Lead rugby commentator and analyst with Sky Sport NZ

Key Speaking Themes • High performance and elite team culture • Leadership under pressure • The All Blacks mindset — and what it takes to stay there • Setback, comeback and longevity in elite sport • Inside the modern game — broadcaster's perspective

What Your Audience Will Gain Justin is direct, knowledgeable and very entertaining. Audiences leave with a sharper read on what genuine high performance and team culture look like, plus a behind-the-scenes feel for two decades inside the All Blacks and Crusaders environments.

Ideal For • Sales kick-offs and corporate offsites • Leadership, performance and culture events • Sport and rugby industry forums • After-dinner speeches and gala dinners • Awards nights and event MC roles

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Justin Marshall speak about? High performance, leadership, team culture, the All Blacks mindset and the inside view of elite rugby.

How many tests did Justin Marshall play for the All Blacks? 81 tests between 1995 and 2005, with 61 wins, one draw and 19 losses.

Was Justin Marshall an All Blacks captain? Yes. He was the team's 54th test captain, leading them in four tests in Great Britain and Ireland in 1997.

What honours has Justin Marshall received? He was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to rugby in 2005.

Where does Justin Marshall work now? Sky Sport New Zealand, where he is one of the lead rugby commentators and analysts covering Super Rugby, All Blacks tests and Rugby World Cups.

Is Justin Marshall available for keynotes and MC roles? Yes. Justin is in demand as a keynote and after-dinner speaker, panellist and MC for corporate, sporting and community audiences across NZ and Australia.