

Haskell spent most of his club rugby career with Wasps, also playing in France and Japan before ending his career at Northampton But this is a nice little sojourn into that world, a chance to dip your toe in the water," he said, revealing that he loved it when he was sent videos of people laughing in reaction to his podcast.

So much so that he will go on tour with a four-night, one-man show in November, as well as being booked for more live podcast dates in the new year.
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While Tindall married into royalty, Haskell married into TV royalty - his wife Chloe is the daughter of presenting duo Richard and Judy.Īnd he freely owns up to being a bit of a performer himself. Haskell won 77 England caps between 2007-18 Get Me Out of Here, wrote the award-winning book What A Flanker and became a popular podcaster on The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, alongside former England team-mate Mike Tindall and presenter Alex Payne. Since packing in rugby union in 2019, when he realised his injuries had already taken their toll and that he was not going to make it to a third World Cup, Haskell has tried his hand at a variety of roles.Īside from his fight training, he endured the jungle on reality show I'm a Celebrity. I just need to cut my cloth accordingly." What I'd like to be doing is very different to what I can do. And, to be honest, I find podcasting and speaking much more desirable than going into a cage and adding to my laundry list of ailments. Haskell, 36, told BBC Hereford & Worcester: "I just need to readdress what's important in my life. England international retires from rugby at 34.
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Haskell joins Bellator as heavyweight MMA fighter.But, having had that sort of scare, I'm not sure I need to add to what I already have with my body - arthritis in my ankle and various other issues. "I had to have part of a disc removed which was crushing my spinal chord. "I spent a year preparing for it and Covid got in the way, then I had a major problem with my spine," he added. James is now available to book for corporate and private performances, playing sets within the house, deep house, funky house, tech house, and techno genres."The MMA's been put paid to," he said. We’ve no doubt he’ll go from strength to strength (no pun intended) – and be a big hit with the ladies, of course!

His mixes are already delighting fans on Soundcloud and other platforms, and the star has already played to huge crowds at the world famous Ministry of Sound. I am also a bit of attention seeker so the idea of controlling a room with awesome tunes that make you want to dance and feel a million dollars is a big draw“, says James. I love going to music festivals and always wanted to be able to mix good tunes. “ I am really into my House Music and have always used it as a tool to prepare for games. James’ passion for nutrition and training has held the key to his continued success and it is this burning passion that has seen the development of one of the most cutting-edge, dynamic fitness brands in the world today – James Haskell Health and Fitness.Ī great music lover, James trained in DJing, originally to tick DJing off his bucket list and fulfil a lifelong ambition, but he loved it. James’ rugby career has seen him play for leading teams in London, Paris, Japan, and New Zealand, and to date, he has earned 61 (and counting!) international caps for his country. James plays flanker and currently captains Wasps in the Aviva Premiership, as well as internationally for England. Renowned for his performances on the rugby pitch, it is perhaps James’ elite athleticism and commanding 6’4″ physique that has seen him become one of the most recognizable sportsmen of his generation. James Haskell is an internationally renowned professional rugby union player and athlete, with extensive experience of playing at the highest level in the UK and internationally.
