Danny Care

Danny Care is a former England and Harlequins scrum-half, broadcaster and author who speaks about performance, loyalty, teamwork and managing setbacks. He earned 101 caps for England, making him the country's second most-capped scrum-half, and spent 19 seasons at Harlequins, where he became the club's record appearance holder.

Danny joined Harlequins in 2006 and made 395 appearances for the club before retiring in May 2025. He won the Premiership title in 2012 and again in 2021, and the European Challenge Cup in 2011. He made his England debut against New Zealand in 2008 and went on to win three Six Nations Championships, in 2011, 2016 and 2017, including the 2016 Grand Slam. He played at the 2015 and 2023 Rugby World Cups, where England finished third in 2023, and won a silver medal in rugby sevens at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. He retired from international rugby after the 2024 Six Nations.

His career covered long spells in and out of the England squad, and his return to international rugby after years away is one of the stories he draws on most. It gives his talks a practical edge on handling selection decisions, staying ready and performing when the chance comes back.

Alongside playing, Danny built a media career. He has worked as a pundit and co-commentator for TNT Sports and ITV, and has hosted the BBC's Rugby Union Weekly podcast. He also hosts the YouTube series Hits Different with Danny Care, interviewing figures from rugby, sport and popular culture. In 2024 he published his autobiography, Everything Happens for a Reason: My Life in Rugby, covering the highs and lows of almost two decades in the professional game.

Danny has fronted campaigns for Nike, L'Oréal, O2, Dove and Guinness. On stage he combines insight from elite sport with humour, making him a strong fit for conferences, sales kick-offs and after-dinner events where audiences want lessons on loyalty, consistency and team culture.