Former All Blacks captain, World Cup winner and global leadership speaker

Overview

Sean Fitzpatrick is one of the most decorated players in All Blacks history and one of the most in-demand rugby keynote speakers in the world. A 1987 Rugby World Cup winner, he captained the All Blacks a record 51 times and has played in more Test wins than any other All Black. Today he is Chair of the Laureus World Sports Academy and a trusted advisor to global businesses on leadership and high performance.

Who is Sean Fitzpatrick? Sean made his All Blacks debut in 1986 and became captain in 1992. He played 121 matches for New Zealand, including 92 Tests – including a then world-record 63 consecutive Test appearances. He was named in Rugby World's Team of the Century, awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1997, and inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2001. He is the author of Winning Matters and is now based in the United Kingdom.

Career Highlights

• 92 Tests for the All Blacks; All Blacks most-capped hooker

• World record 63 consecutive Test appearances; 51 as captain (NZ record)

• 1987 Rugby World Cup winner

• 1996 first All Blacks captain to win a Test series in South Africa

• Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, 1997

• International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee (2001) and NZ Sports Hall of Fame (2002)

• Rugby World magazine Team of the Century

• Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy

• CEO of Front Row Hospitality Ltd

• Author of Winning Matters; Sunday Times columnist and Sky / ITV rugby pundit

Key Speaking Themes

• Front-row leadership: lessons from captaining the All Blacks

• Building high-performance cultures and winning habits

• Leading through change, pressure and adversity

• Benchmarking against the world's best

• Sport as a force for social good through Laureus

What Your Audience Will Gain Sean delivers leadership lessons drawn from one of the most successful eras in All Blacks history, told with warmth, humour and honesty. Audiences leave with practical tools on standards, accountability and the habits behind sustained winning.

Ideal For

• Sales kick-offs and leadership conferences

• After-dinner and gala keynotes

• Sport and corporate offsite events

• Customer events and offshore client functions

• Strategy days and team workshops

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Sean Fitzpatrick speak about? Leadership, teamwork, high-performance cultures, winning under pressure and the lessons behind the All Blacks' success.

How many Tests did Sean Fitzpatrick play for the All Blacks? 92 Tests, including 51 as captain and a then world-record 63 consecutive Test appearances.

Did Sean Fitzpatrick win the Rugby World Cup? Yes. He was part of the All Blacks side that won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987.

What is Sean Fitzpatrick's role at Laureus? He is Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, the global organisation that uses sport to change young people's lives.

Has Sean Fitzpatrick written a book? Yes. Winning Matters reflects on the values and principles that shaped his career on and off the pitch.

How long is a typical keynote? 45 minutes is standard with Q&A optional. Fireside chats and after-dinner formats are also available.