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Olympic rugby champion & speaker

Ellie Kildunne

Build championship-level resilience with Ellie Kildunne MBE, speaker and Olympic rugby champion. Ellie works with organisations to develop peak performance mindsets and breakthrough leadership strategies, delivering World Rugby Player of the Year expertise.

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Ellie Kildunne MBE, Speaker | Rugby Olympian & Red Rose
Ellie Kildunne

Ellie Kildunne

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Ellie Kildunne's biography

At a glance

  • Olympic rugby player and World Rugby Women's Player of the Year
  • Star of England’s Grand Slam-winning Red Roses team
  • Leading advocate for girls’ confidence and inclusion in sport
Ellie Kildunne MBE is an Olympic rugby player and World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year who combines exceptional versatility with game-changing impact on the pitch. Her trademark speed and agility have made her a cornerstone of England’s Red Roses. As a Harlequins Women star and Team GB Olympian, Ellie has established herself as rugby royalty. Her nine tries during the 2024 Six Nations earned her Player of the Championship honours before representing Great Britain at the Paris Olympics, showcasing her mastery of both rugby formats. Off the field, Ellie continues to inspire the next generation through her collaboration with Mattel as part of Team Barbie, a global initiative celebrating female athletes who champion confidence and inclusion in sport. Her role as a visible, authentic role model encourages young girls to believe in their strength, individuality, and potential to succeed. Ellie’s unique ability to break defensive lines and create scoring opportunities addresses the critical challenge organisations face in today’s competitive landscape: finding exceptional team members who consistently deliver results under pressure. Her journey from being the only girl on her childhood team to international stardom demonstrates the power of persistence and adaptability in overcoming barriers. Audiences leave Ellie’s presentations with practical strategies for building resilience through adversity, techniques for maintaining peak performance across changing environments, and inspiration to challenge conventional limitations. Book Ellie Kildunne MBE to inspire your team with authentic insights from someone who transforms challenges into championship-winning opportunities.

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How do I book Ellie Kildunne for my next event?
Email ellie.kildunne@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Ellie's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Ellie Kildunne's speaking style like?
Ellie Kildunne draws on her personal journey from being the only girl on her childhood team to international rugby stardom, using this narrative arc to illustrate resilience and adaptability in the face of structural barriers.

What topics does Ellie Kildunne specialise in?
Ellie Kildunne MBE speaks on high performance, resilience, and inclusion in sport, drawing on her experience as a professional rugby player across both 15s and sevens formats. She holds the World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year award and scored nine tries during the 2024 Six Nations, earning Player of the Championship honours before representing Great Britain at the Paris Olympics.

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