Sporting Lunch with Kyran Bracken
Date: 04 Apr 2025
Time: 12:15 to - 15:00
An England rugby legend and popular television personality, Kyran Bracken has had a hugely successful career both on and off the pitch. Playing for Bristol and Saracens in the domestic game, he played 51 times for his country, including appearances in the historic 2003 Rugby World Cup winning campaign.
Since hanging up his boots, Kyran has appeared on a number of primetime TV shows and worked as one of the most highly sought-after rugby after-dinner speakers on the circuit. In this role, he frequently delights audiences with a whole host of fascinating anecdotes from his professional career.
Kyran was born in Ireland but moved to England as a child and quickly displayed a talent for sport. He even had a trial as a footballer at Liverpool before settling on rugby. In 1992 he signed for Bristol, and combined his sport with training to be a solicitor. Spending some of his career in the days before rugby union had become professional, he often missed games and training sessions to complete his studies. But, once the sport became pro in 1995 it was clear that this is what he would focus on.
His domestic career saw him move to Saracens in 1996 when he was part of the side that beat Wasps in the 1998 Tetley’s Bitter Cup final. At all of his rugby speaking events, Kyran can discuss his career highlights, entertaining audiences with stories from the dressing room and more.
On the international stage, Kyran made an impact, too. Making his debut in 1993 and spending a decade as part of the England set-up he featured regularly for the side. This included being a part of the squad that made history in 2003 when they won the Rugby World Cup for the first time ever. He made four appearances during the campaign, and at his speaking events is able to discuss what it was like being part of such a monumental squad.
After retiring in 2006, Kyran remained in the public eye via his role as a TV personality. This began in 2007 when he won Dancing On Ice, and he later took part in an all-star series in 2014. Plus he launched his own rugby podcast, Ruck It, in 2020.