Ugo Monye

Ugo Monye, a former Harlequins and England rugby star, is now a prominent rugby pundit, podcast host, and advocate for diversity, making him a sought-after speaker and media personality.

A one-club legend, Ugo Monye kicked off his career at Harlequins in 2002, making an impressive 237 appearances, scoring 87 tries, and securing a Premiership Title along the way.

His standout performances for the club quickly earned him international recognition, making his England debut in 2008. Ugo was a key player in the 2009 Six Nations squad and his impact earned him a spot on the 2009 British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. His length-of-the-field try in the final Test has become one of the most iconic moments in Lions history.

After retiring in 2015, Ugo quickly transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a regular on ITV and BT Sport, where he's been a key part of their Rugby World Cup and Gallagher Premiership coverage for the past five seasons.

In 2017, Ugo launched his popular BBC podcast and became a columnist for "The Guardian", establishing himself as one of the most sought-after voices in rugby media. In 2021, Ugo was named Team Captain on BBC's "A Question of Sport" and competed in "Strictly Come Dancing", further cementing his place as a household name.

Passionate about diversity and inclusion, Ugo chairs the RFU’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group and is a trustee for the Women’s Sport Trust and Restart. In 2023, he was appointed as an independent Co-Chair of the Government’s Sport Taskforce.