Broadcasters
Rachael has worked primarily with World Rugby, the BBC, and TNT Sports, alongside ITV and Sky Sports.
Rachael Burford
Rachael
Burford
Rugby Broadcaster. Women's Rugby Leader. Former International.
Former England international working across rugby broadcasting, women's sport and player leadership. Bringing first-hand experience, insight and a strong player perspective to the game on and off the field.
84England caps
2014Rugby World Cup winner
8Six Nations titles
7Grand Slams
6World Cups across XVs & Sevens
2021Premiership-winning captain
01 / About
Elite Experience. Current Influence.
Rachael Burford is a former England international, Rugby World Cup winner, rugby broadcaster and leader in the women's game. Across a career spanning elite sport, media, player representation and governance, she brings first-hand experience and a clear understanding of the decisions that shape rugby.
Bringing the player perspective into the conversations that shape rugby, while making the game clearer and more engaging for the people watching it.
02 / Broadcasting
Co-Commentary Grounded in Elite Experience.
Rachael is an experienced rugby broadcaster and co-commentator working across the international and domestic game. She combines elite playing experience with tactical insight and clear, accessible analysis.
Major Competitions
Women's Rugby World Cup, Women's Six Nations, WXV, HSBC SVNS, Rugby Europe, Premiership Women's Rugby, Rugby World Cup Qualifiers and the Men's Nations Championship.
Broadcast Roles
Primarily co-commentary, with additional experience in studio and pitch-side analysis.
World Rugby | BBC | TNT Sports | ITV | Sky Sports
03 / Leadership
Helping shape the future of women's rugby.
Rachael is Head of Women's Rugby at International Rugby Players, representing the player voice across the global women's game. Her work focuses on high performance, player welfare, player rights and the long-term development of women's rugby.
Head of Women's RugbyInternational Rugby Players
World RugbyCommittee Member
Women's Rugby ConsultantRugby Players Association
Non-Executive DirectorArmy Rugby Union
04 / Speaking & Events
Leadership, Advocacy and Change.
Rachael speaks at sporting events, corporate events, dinners, and leadership panels, drawing on her experience across elite sport, broadcasting, and rugby leadership.
Leadership
Practical lessons from elite sport, team environments, and leadership across the game.
Diversity of Thought
Why different perspectives strengthen teams, organisations, and decision-making.
Advocacy & Change
Using voice, influence and lived experience to create meaningful progress.
Previous speaking and panel work includes women's sport, World Rugby, Capgemini, corporate audiences, sporting events and dinners.
05 / Partnerships
Brand Partnerships & Ambassadorships.
Rachael works with brands and organisations that want to make a meaningful difference through sport, leadership, and positive change. She is particularly interested in partnerships that feel authentic, have a clear purpose, and create genuine value beyond simple brand visibility.
Brand Ambassadorships
Longer-term relationships with organisations whose values and ambitions genuinely align with Rachael’s own.
Campaign Partnerships
Purpose-led campaigns across sport, leadership, equality, performance, and positive social impact.
Events & Content
Corporate events, launches, panels, hospitality, sporting experiences, and authentic digital storytelling.
Previous brand collaborations include Defender | Capgemini | O2 | HSBC | Adidas | Mastercard
Partnerships with brands that want to make a difference, not simply make an impression.
06 / Contact
Broadcast, Speaking, Partnership, or Rugby Opportunities.
For professional enquiries, please contact Rachael's representative or connect through her professional social channels.
Professional Enquiries