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Ugo Monye
Diversity and Inclusion
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Transform team culture with Ugo Monye, speaker and diversity advocate. Ugo works with organisations to drive inclusion, leadership development, and sporting excellence, delivering impactful insights as RFU Diversity Chair and respected BBC broadcaster.
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Ugo Monye is a former England international rugby player turned respected sports broadcaster and advocate for diversity and inclusion. After a decorated career at Harlequins, where he made over 240 appearances and scored 87 tries, Ugo went on to represent England and the British & Irish Lions, including a memorable length-of-the-field try against South Africa. His post-rugby career has seen a seamless transition into media, where he has become a respected voice across BBC, ITV and TNT Sports.
He is known for his insightful commentary, engaging presentation style, and commitment to widening access to the game. He is a familiar face on programmes such as BBC's Rugby Special and A Question of Sport, and is the co-host of the popular Rugby Union Weekly podcast on BBC Radio 5 Live. Beyond broadcasting, Ugo is a passionate advocate for representation and equity within sport.
As Chair of the RFU's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group and a trustee of the Women's Sport Trust and Restart, he has been instrumental in driving conversations around cultural change, mental health and player support. In 2024, he was appointed the first patron of the Lord Wandsworth Foundation, a charity that supported him as a child and now helps bereaved and disadvantaged young people through education. Committed to using his platform for good, Ugo has backed a number of campaigns promoting social impact and access to sport. His profile and lived experience give him a unique voice at the intersection of sport, identity and wellbeing, making him a compelling contributor to discussions that go far beyond the pitch.
Book Ugo for a rare combination of elite sports wisdom, media intelligence, and genuine passion for creating positive change in organisations and society.
Leverage the unique insights of Ugo Monye, former England rugby international turned influential broadcaster and diversity advocate, who combines elite athletic experience with media expertise to help your organisation build inclusive teams and master authentic leadership. Book Ugo today to transform your team's approach to innovation, communication, and social responsibility with practical strategies from someone who has excelled both on the field and in the boardroom.
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Ugo Monye draws on his dual experience as a former elite rugby player and active broadcaster to frame talks around lived transitions — from professional sport into media and advocacy — using personal narrative anchored in specific career milestones and institutional roles.
Ugo Monye speaks on diversity and inclusion, high performance and team building, and social impact in sport. He is a former England and British & Irish Lions international who made over 240 appearances for Harlequins and now works as a broadcaster across BBC, ITV and TNT Sports, while serving as Chair of the RFU's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group.
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