Navigating Life After Sport: Chris Robshaw's Journey to Retirement

He led England Rugby, lost everything that defined him, and started again. In this powerful conversation, Chris Robshaw joins Matt Haycox to share the unfiltered truth about leadership, identity, and rebuilding your life when the lights go out.

From growing up dyslexic and losing his father at 5, to captaining England at 25, Chris opens up about the mental toll of sport, money, retirement, and the challenge of finding purpose after fame.

This isn’t a rugby story, it’s a blueprint for anyone facing pressure, change, or self-doubt.

Want more unfiltered conversations with the biggest names in business & entertainment? Subscribe:    / @strippingoffpodcast  

📲 Follow Chris Robshaw:
Instagram:   / chrisrobshawrugby  

🎙️ Listen to the full podcast episode:
Spotify & Apple Podcasts 👉 hhttps://strippingoffwithmatthaycox.bu...

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro – Chris Robshaw’s Journey Begins
01:32 – Childhood Trauma & Finding Purpose Through Sport
10:40 – Rugby Career Begins – Lessons from Failure
18:58 – What Set Him Apart as a Young Captain
28:59 – Handling Mistakes & Mental Pressure on the Pitch
35:09 – The End of a Career & Learning to Let Go
44:00 – Life After Rugby: Money, Networking & New Ventures
53:26 – Business & Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs
57:45 – Wokeness, Modern Sport & Cultural Shift
01:01:21 – The Future & Final Thoughts on Legacy

💬 About Chris Robshaw:
Chris Robshaw is a former England Rugby captain and Harlequins legend who led his country through some of its most challenging years. Now an entrepreneur and investor, he runs hospitality ventures and a charitable foundation supporting young people through music and sport.

🔍 Keywords:
Chris Robshaw interview, Matt Haycox, No Bollocks Podcast, England rugby captain, sports leadership, mental resilience, life after sport, entrepreneur mindset, retirement transition, money after fame, motivation, discipline, rugby business, networking.