Eight rugby players who became business champions

Eight rugby players who became business champions

4. Neil Back

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Following his 66 caps and flourishing club career at Leicester, Back has sought to replicate such success in the insurance industry by co-founding Adelphi Special Risks.

Based in Milton Keynes, the specialist and corporate risks broker also provides private clients insurance as an ancillary service and reportedly has Lotus F1 on its books.


5. George Gregan
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Since retirement, the 42-year-old and his wife Erica have opened their own coffee shop chain in Australia under the Gregan Group brand.

Combining the former rugby star’s contacts and leadership experience with Erica’s hotels and restaurant sector expertise, the pair have established 16 GG Espresso cafes across Sydney, with their brand also extending to bars, restaurants and a catering company. Employing up to 280 people, the company has annual revenues of more than £4.7m.