Erin King: Leading from the front
About this episode
Erin King discusses her experiences and challenges as the captain of the Ireland rugby team.
Gavin and Lindsay are joined this week by one of the leading voices in Irish rugby - Ireland captain Erin King. From the demands of international rugby to the realities of leadership at the highest level, Erin has been at the heart of Ireland’s journey, on and off the pitch. In this episode, she opens up about the responsibility of being captain at a young age, the culture within the squad, and what it really takes to compete on the international stage. We’ll talk over coming a serious knee injury, Olympic viral moments, undercurrents - and the moments that shape her as a player and a leader.
People in this episode
Hosts: Gavin, Lindsay
Guest: Erin King
Topics covered
- leadership
- international rugby
- injury recovery
- team culture
- personal journey
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ireland, Irish rugby
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