About this webinar
A professional recording of the live, interview-style conversation with Ben Youngs, one of England's most experienced international rugby players, held at the Lloyd’s Building in the City of London on 11 June 2026 as part of the Thrive4Life Men’s Health Matters campaign.
The conversation is guided by Nigel Sparshott, whose senior leadership background and lived experience of heart disease and type II diabetes bring added depth and relevance for a City audience. Dr Philip Batty, Consultant in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Cleveland Clinic London, provides light-touch clinical context on heart health, early warning signs and when to seek help.
Rather than a traditional keynote speech, the session focuses on Ben's personal story: resilience, leadership, performance under pressure, personal health challenges and the importance of early action.
About Ben Youngs
Ben Youngs is England's most capped men's rugby player (127 caps) and a world-class scrum-half who performed at the highest level for over a decade.
His story supports the core message around health, pressure and early action, and his autobiography Beyond the Line: My Life in Rugby deepens that narrative with themes of loyalty, family, performance and humanity.