Kyran Bracken MBE

Kyran Bracken MBE is a world-cup winning former rugby player, entrepreneur and keynote speaker.

Kyran has had a very successful international career with 51 caps, captaining England in three test matches and touring with the British & Irish Lions to South Africa. In 2003 he was part of the World Cup winning squad and was honoured by the Queen and made an MBE.

Since retiring, Kyran Bracken established himself in property acquisition and he also runs his own timber frame business called Hybrid Houses Ltd. Planning to study law, Kyran changed his mind when he could see how successful the purchase and subsequent sale of his first property was.

Bracken starred in and won ITV’s celebrity ice dancing competition Dancing on Ice in 2007.

In 2020, Kyran launched a new podcast called Ruck It! with fellow England international Nick Easter, a weekly broadcast looking at the lighter side of rugby.

Kyran is a fascinating speaker, sharing his experiences as a rugby player for Saracens and England, as well as talking about achieving success, coping with adversity and transferring skills.

Kyran has also had a lifelong battle with OCD which he talks openly about.

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Kyran Bracken MBE | Background

He was brought up in Liverpool and was educated at St. Edward’s College, and later at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire, where he was coached by former England Rugby Union Head Coach, Brian Ashton. He attended a trial for Liverpool FC and scored three goals. He also considered playing Rugby League with St. Helens.

After school he read law at the University of Bristol whom he represented at rugby union and later qualified as a solicitor.

Kyran went on to play club rugby at Saracens, Bristol and Waterloo.

Kyran Bracken MBE | Dancing on Ice

In the 2007 semi-final of Dancing on Ice, Kyran received the highest score in the history of Dancing on Ice at that time (29.5 out of a possible 30) matched only by rival Clare Buckfield the next week. He was then voted into the final alongside actress Clare Buckfield and former Blue member Duncan James.

He won the final on 17 March 2007 after a performance which included the required element of “flying” on wires and a final performance of Bolero.

On 24 March 2007 he won the special edition of Dancing on Ice ‘The Champion of Champions‘, after repeating his record 29.5-point score.

He toured with Holiday on Ice in their show “Romanza“.

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Kyran Bracken MBE | Charitable Work

Kyran is an Honorary President of the rugby charity Wooden Spoon improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in Britain and Ireland. He is also an Ambassador of the Royal National Children’s Foundation (formerly the Joint Educational trust) which helps support vulnerable, disadvantaged young people at state and independent boarding schools throughout the UK.

Kyran also attends many charitable events, given up his time for good causes, such as a golf day for Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association and attending a Just A Drop dinner, raising money and awareness for the need for sustainable, clean water.

Kyran Bracken MBE | Speaking Topics

Kyran is a shining example of taking a skillset and transferring them to other work projects or ventures. This is one thing he shares when giving talks, as well as offering insights into the world of rugby, the highs and lows, overcoming adversity, bouncing back after failure and leadership. He has also talked about property development.