England Rugby is the name of the English national rugby union team. They are the current World champions, having won the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup. They compete annually in the Six Nations Championship and have won that championship and its predecessors more times than any other nation. England has also won the most Grand Slams. England Rugby is governed by the RFU. Image File history File links England_Rugby. ... Ireland v the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby union is a team sport that was developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England. ... The 2003 Rugby Union World Cup was the fifth world cup in rugby history. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the rugby union governing body in England. ...

Strip

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History

Early History

An England international side first played in 1871 against Scotland under Scottish rules (the RFU had not finished their first set of laws). The Scots won the game (played at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh and organised by Blackheath Rugby Club) by one goal to nil, but England beat them in a return match the next year. By 1882, games had been organised against both Ireland and Wales, and a Four Nations tournament began. England dominated until the great schism with Northern clubs that led to the founding of the Rugby League. Many of the strongest teams and players were lost and the national squad was weakened, and the Welsh became the dominant force in the Four Nations. Rugby union in Scotland is administered by the Scottish Rugby Union, a founder member of the International Rugby Board in 1886 with fellow Celtic nations Ireland and Wales. ... The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the rugby union governing body in England. ... The first international rugby union game was played at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on March 27, 1871 between England and Scotland. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ), Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic, is the second-largest city in Scotland and its capital city. ... History Early history Blackheath Rugby Club (BRC) was founded in 1858 by old boys of Blackheath Propietary School who played a carrying game of football made popular by Rugby School. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... The Welsh rugby union team, as the highest level of Welsh rugby union, represent Wales at the national sport of rugby union. ... Rugby league is a team sport, played by two teams of 13 players. ...

Meanwhile, the game had spread throughout the British Empire and tours to and from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa were organised. In 1905, a New Zealand team toured the British Isles, beating England 15 - 0. Two more tours followed in the next 20 years, by which time the All Blacks had become the best team in the world. A Silver fern emblem was first used by the 1893 side that toured Australia. ...

In these years England also struggled against other southern hemisphere opposition, drawing with South Africa in the first international between the two nations in 1906, and losing to Australia in 1909. Rugby in France had been growing steadily since the 1870s, and in 1910 they joined the Five Nations Championship but in 1932 they were forced out again due to poor organisation and accusations of professionalism. England was the dominant team both before and after the First World War and for much of the inter-war period. Tests against southern hemisphere teams were rare, though in 1935 England memorably beat the famous All Blacks, thanks in part to Obolensky's famous try. Southern Hemisphere The Southern Hemisphere is the half of a planets surface (or celestial sphere) that is south of the equator (the word hemisphere literally means half ball). On Earth it contains four continents (part of Africa, Oceania, most of South America, and Antarctica) and four oceans (South Atlantic... Five Nations can refer to: The original five nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, a union of Native American tribes The Five Nations Championship in rugby union, now the Six Nations Championship The Five Nations of the Eberron Campaign Setting. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... A Silver fern emblem was first used by the 1893 side that toured Australia. ... Prince Alexander Obo Obolensky (February 17, 1916 — March 1940) was a Russian prince and an international Rugby union footballer who played for England. ...

Post-War

France returned for the first post war Five Nations Championship in 1947 which England shared with Wales. Further England championship wins occurred in 1953, 1954 (three way tie with Wales and France) 1957 (also a Grand Slam) and 1958. England won the Five Nations again in 1963, but there then followed a long fallow period. The 1960s saw the first regular tests against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with the southern hemisphere teams winning most of them. The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Grand Slam is a general sports term applied when achieving something special. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Five Nations can refer to: The original five nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, a union of Native American tribes The Five Nations Championship in rugby union, now the Six Nations Championship The Five Nations of the Eberron Campaign Setting. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In the 1970s Wales had a Golden Age of rugby and won (or shared) the Five Nations Championship seven times, Englands only “success” being a share of the five way tie in 1973. In 1971, the RFU's centenary year, England struggled to overcome Japan 6-3 in Tokyo. Nevertheless England have some good wins against southern hemisphere teams, with victories over South Africa in 1972, New Zealand in 1973 and Australia in 1976 (albeit losing twice to the Wallabies in previous weeks). The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... View of Tokyos Shibuya district Long a symbol of Tokyo, the Nijubashi Bridge at the Kokyo Imperial Palace. ... Southern Hemisphere The Southern Hemisphere is the half of a planets surface (or celestial sphere) that is south of the equator (the word hemisphere literally means half ball). On Earth it contains four continents (part of Africa, Oceania, most of South America, and Antarctica) and four oceans (South Atlantic... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the Australian national Rugby Union team, nicknamed the Wallabies, see Australia national rugby union team. ...

In 1972 the Five Nations Championship was not completed when the IRA blew up the British Embassy in Dublin, and following threatening letters to players, Scotland and then Wales refused to play in Ireland. England, however, fulfilled their fixture and, after losing 18-9 at Lansdowne Road, the England captain, John Pullin famously remarked "We might not be very good but at least we turn up." 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA; more commonly referred to as the IRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the army or the Ra) is an Irish Republican paramilitary organisation. ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath), is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ... General view of the stadium during a rugby union match DART rail system underneath the West stand Lansdowne Road is the name of both a neighborhood in Dublin and a major sport stadium located in that neighborhood. ...

The early 1980s saw Rugby Union become more of an international sport, and for the first time England played Romania, Japan and the United States. Ireland v the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby union is a team sport that was developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England. ...

In 1980 England won the Five Nations Championship and the Grand Slam, their first for 23 years, under the inspirational captaincy of Lancastrian Bill Beaumont. But this was something of a false dawn and the remainder of the decade was not a great period for the England team. Coming into the last match of the 1988 season, against Ireland at Twickenham, they had lost 15 of their previous 23 matches in the Five Nations Championship. The Twickenham crowd had only seen one solitary England try in the previous two years and at half time against Ireland they were 0-3 down. During the second half the floodgates opened and England scored a remarkable six tries in a thumping 35-3 win. Three of the tries came in quick succession from Chris Oti, a black player making his Twickenham debut. A small section of the crowd started to sing a rugby club favourite – the gospel hymn Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – in honour of their new hero. At the next home game, against Australia, a young centre named Will Carling made his debut as England captain in another rousing victory. The England team was about to embark upon a period of great success and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot became synonymous with Twickenham and the England team. 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... Bill Beaumont, born 9 March 1952, was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Twickenham Stadium, located in the Twickenham district of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is currently the largest sporting venue in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 75,000. ... Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a United States spiritual folk song. ... William Carling OBE (born December 12, 1965) is a former Rugby union player, and captain of England from 1988 to 1996. ...

• In 1987 the first Rugby World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand - England were knocked out by Wales in the quarter finals.

• In the 1991 Rugby World Cup (hosted by England), England lost to the All Blacks in their pool, but defeated France in the quarter-finals and Scotland in the semi-final. After being criticised for playing boring rugby, dominated by forward play and kicking, Will Carling's team switched to played a running game in the final at Twickenham Stadium against Australia but lost 12 - 6.

• In the 1995 Rugby World Cup, held in South Africa, England reached the semi-final after pool wins against Argentina, Italy and Western Samoa and a thrilling quarter-final victory (25-22) over Australia. Hopes were high for the semi-final against the All Blacks, but were soon dashed when England were taken apart by the brilliant Jonah Lomu who stormed over with four tries. England lost 29-45.

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The Woodward Era

In 1997 Clive Woodward became coach of the England team inheriting a good and successful squad which included stars such as Martin Johnson, the Underwood brothers, Jeremy Guscott and Will Carling. In that year England managed to draw with the New Zealand at Twickenham. But in 1998 there was an unsuccessful tour in Australia where a drastically under-strength England suffered a humiliating 76-0 defeat to the Wallabies. Sir Clive Ronald Woodward, KBE (born 6 January 1956 at Ely in Cambridgeshire) is a former English rugby union international who was the coach of the England rugby union team from 1997 to 2004. ... Martin Johnson Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is a former England rugby union player and captain. ... Jeremy Clayton Guscott (born 7 July 1965 in Bath) is a former rugby union outside centre who played for Bath, England and the British Lions. ... William Carling OBE (born December 12, 1965) is a former Rugby union player, and captain of England from 1988 to 1996. ... The Wallabies are the Australian rugby union national team. ...

Under Woodward England narrowly failed to win the Five Nations Championship in 1998 and also in 1999 when they won every game, before losing 32-31 to Wales at Wembley Stadium. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... The Welsh rugby union team, as the highest level of Welsh rugby union, represent Wales at the national sport of rugby union. ... Old Wembley Stadium (1923-2000) Wembley Stadium is a football stadium in Wembley, London, England, which is currently being rebuilt. ...

In the 1999 Rugby World Cup, hosted by Wales, England reached the Quarter Finals despite losing to the All Blacks in the group stages. In the quarter final they were well beaten by the Springboks. The Rugby World Cup can refer to: Rugby League World Cup Rugby Union World Cup This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A Silver fern emblem was first used by the 1893 side that toured Australia. ... The Springboks or Bokke are the South African national rugby team. ...

In the first Six Nations competition in 2000 (Italy were now in the tournament) , England won the championship but missed out on the Grand Slam by losing to Scotland at Murrayfield in the final game. The same happened in 2001 when they lost to Ireland at the last game at Lansdowne Road. In 2002, England were outplayed by the French who won the Grand Slam. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... Rugby union in Scotland is administered by the Scottish Rugby Union, a founder member of the International Rugby Board in 1886 with fellow Celtic nations Ireland and Wales. ... Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (capacity 67,500) is the home of Scottish Rugby and a name known throughout the rugby world. ... General view of the stadium during a rugby union match DART rail system underneath the West stand Lansdowne Road is the name of both a neighborhood in Dublin and a major sport stadium located in that neighborhood. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK...

In 2002 England's fortunes began to change when a very young squad (captained by Phil Vickery) defeated a full-strength Argentina team in Buenos Aires in the summer. It came to be seen as a turning point in English rugby. In November under Martin Johnson, England defeated the three giants of New Zealand, Australia and South Africa at Twickenham in successive weeks. Whilst the matches against the Wallabies and the All Blacks were close the Springboks were humiliated 53-3. Phil Vickery MBE (born 14 March 1976) is an English rugby union footballer who plays prop for Gloucester and England, and was part of the England side that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. ... Martin Johnson Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is a former England rugby union player and captain. ... Twickenham Stadium, located in the Twickenham district of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is currently the largest sporting venue in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 75,000. ... The Wallabies are the Australian rugby union national team. ... A Silver fern emblem was first used by the 1893 side that toured Australia. ... The Springboks or Bokke are the South African national rugby team. ...

In 2003 England continued to progress and won the Grand Slam for the first time since 1995. This was followed by wins over Australia, New Zealand in a pre world cup tour in June. Going into the Rugby World Cup of 2003 they were one of the favourites for the title and after some minor stumbles along the way they reached the final on 22 November 2003 when they beat Australia 20-17. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... The Rugby World Cup can refer to: Rugby League World Cup Rugby Union World Cup This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

After the World Cup win, a number of players, including captain Martin Johnson announced their retirements and in the 2004 Six Nations Championship tournament, England lost to both France and Ireland and finished third — their worst performance in ten years. Martin Johnson Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is a former England rugby union player and captain. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ...

At the end of August 2004, the new captain, Lawrence Dallaglio, retired from international rugby, and the coach, Sir Clive Woodward, resigned on September 2. They were replaced by Andy Robinson as coach and Jonny Wilkinson as captain. The 2005 Six Nations Championship was even more disappointing with a fourth place position after narrow losses to France, Ireland and Wales. Lorenzo Lawrence Bruno Nero Dallaglio (born on August 10, 1972 in London) is the former captain of the English national rugby union team. ... Sir Clive Ronald Woodward, KBE (born 6 January 1956 at Ely in Cambridgeshire) is a former English rugby union international who was the coach of the England rugby union team from 1997 to 2004. ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (246th in leap years). ... Andy Robinson (born 3 April 1964 in Taunton) is a former English rugby union footballer who played openside flanker for Bath and England. ... Jonny Wilkinson, from the cover of his autobiography Jonny Peter Wilkinson OBE (born 25 May 1979 at Frimley in Surrey) is an English rugby union player, who has captained the England Rugby Union team. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ...

The 2005-2006 season

23 England players were involved in the unsuccessful British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand in 2005. The current England coach Andy Robinson was also part of Clive Woodward’s coaching team on this tour. On his return there was a brief break for the players and the England management team before the 2005 Autumn internationals and the 2006 Six Nations Championship. When England played Australia on 12th November at Twickenham it was clear that much rebuilding had been done and a new-look team, driven by overwhelming forward power, beat their old rivals 26-16. The following week (19th November) the All Blacks came to Twickenham and although New Zealand eventually ran out 23-19 winners many believe England's performance indicates they'll now better compete in the Six Nations, and build on this to be a force in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The official 2005 Lions logo The British and Irish Lions (formerly British Isles and then the British Lions; commonly the Lions) is a Rugby Union side comprising a pick of the best players from the British Isles international teams - ( England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales). ... Andy Robinson (born 3 April 1964 in Taunton) is a former English rugby union footballer who played openside flanker for Bath and England. ... Sir Clive Ronald Woodward, KBE (born 6 January 1956 at Ely in Cambridgeshire) is a former English rugby union international who was the coach of the England rugby union team from 1997 to 2004. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... A Silver fern emblem was first used by the 1893 side that toured Australia. ... The Six Nations Championship (referred to as RBS 6 Nations for sponsorship reasons), (2000-) formerly known as the Five Nations Championship, is an annual international rugby union competition held between six European sides; England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. ... The Rugby World Cup can refer to: Rugby League World Cup Rugby Union World Cup This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Current players

The 2004/5 elite squad is:

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Simon Shaw (born 1 September 1973) is a rugby union player who plays at Second row for Wasps and England. ... London Wasps is an English rugby union team. ... Andrew Sheridan (born in 1 November 1979 in Petts Wood, Bromley, England aka Galactus) is a rugby union player, who plays loosehead prop for Sale. ... Sale Sharks are a professional Rugby Union team who play in England in the Guinness Premiership. ... James Simpson-Daniel (born 30 May 1982) is a rugby union player who is a Utility Back and plays for Gloucester. ... Gloucester Rugby Club is an English rugby union team which plays in the Guinness Premiership. ... For the American general see Oliver Smith Ollie Smith (born 14 August 1982) is a rugby union footballer who plays for Leicester Tigers and England at centre or wing. ... Leicester Football Club (nicknamed Leicester Tigers) is an English Rugby Union club that plays in the Guinness Premiership. ... Matthew Stevens (born 1 October 1982 in Durban, South Africa) is rugby union player, who plays at tighthead prop for Bath and England. ... Bath Rugby is an English rugby union team that plays in the Guinness Premiership league. ... Mathew Tait, (born February 6, 1986 in Shotley Bridge, County Durham), is an English rugby union player, he is an outside centre or wing. ... The Newcastle Falcons is a rugby union team currently playing in the Zurich Premiership. ... Steve Thompson MBE (formerly Steve Walters, and still known as Shrek because he is ugly; born 15 July 1978 in Hemel Hempstead) is a rugby union player who plays at hooker for Northampton Saints. ... Northampton Saints is an English rugby union club from Northampton that currently plays in Englands top league, the Guinness Premiership. ... Michael James Tindall MBE (born 18 October 1978 in Wakefield) is a rugby union footballer who plays inside centre for Gloucester and England. ... Gloucester Rugby Club is an English rugby union team which plays in the Guinness Premiership. ... Andy Titterrell (born 10 January 1981) is a rugby union player who plays at Hooker for Sale and England. ... Sale Sharks are a professional Rugby Union team who play in England in the Guinness Premiership. ... Phil Vickery MBE (born 14 March 1976) is an English rugby union footballer who plays prop for Gloucester and England, and was part of the England side that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. ... Gloucester Rugby Club is an English rugby union team which plays in the Guinness Premiership. ... Thomas Michael Dunstan Voyce (born 5 January 1981 in Truro) is an English rugby union footballer who plays at wing or fullback for Wasps and England. ... London Wasps is an English rugby union team. ... Julian White MBE (born 14 May 1973 in Plymouth, Devon) is an English rugby union footballer who plays tighthead prop for Leicester Tigers and England. ... 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Captains

List of principal captains (others who have captained the side when these were injured are in parenthesis).

• Wavell Wakefield
• Dr Ronald Cove-Smith, Captain in 29 Internationals
• Bill Beaumont
• Paul Dodge (Richard Hill)
• Peter Winterbottom
• Mike Harrison Captain in first World Cup (1987)
• Will Carling
• Phil de Glanville (Jason Leonard)
• Lawrence Dallaglio (Matt Dawson, Martin Johnson, Tony Diprose)
• Martin Johnson (Neil Back, Matt Dawson, Phil Vickery, Jonny Wilkinson)
• Lawrence Dallaglio
• Jonny Wilkinson (Jason Robinson, Martin Corry)
• Martin Corry)

Sir William Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal (10 March 1898, Beckenham-12 August 1983) was a rugby union player for Harlequins and England, President of the Rugby Football Union and a British politician. ... Bill Beaumont, born 9 March 1952, was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games. ... Paul Dodge (born 26 February 1958 in Leicester) is a former English rugby union international footballer who gained 32 caps for his country between 1978 and 1985. ... Richard Hill is a former English international rugby union footballer, who played at scrum-half for Bath and later coached Gloucester. ... Peter Winterbottom (born 31 May 1960) is a former England rugby union captain. ... Mike Harrison (born 19 April 1956 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire) is a former first-class rugby union footballer, playing on the wing for Wakefield and England. ... William Carling OBE (born December 12, 1965) is a former Rugby union player, and captain of England from 1988 to 1996. ... Philip Ranulph de Glanville (born on October 1, 1968 in UK) is a former English rugby union player who played at centre for Bath and England. ... Jason Leonard, MBE is a former England player who held the world record for international appearances for a national team until 2005, when it was surpassed only by Australias George Gregan. ... Lorenzo Lawrence Bruno Nero Dallaglio (born on August 10, 1972 in London) is the former captain of the English national rugby union team. ... Matthew James Sutherland Dawson MBE (born 31 October 1972 in Birkenhead) is an English rugby union footballer who plays scrum half for Wasps having played most of his career for Northampton Saints. ... Martin Johnson Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is a former England rugby union player and captain. ... Tony Diprose (born 22 September 1972) is an English rugby union footballer. ... Martin Johnson Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is a former England rugby union player and captain. ... Neil Back (born January 16, 1969) is a former international rugby union footballer for England, who also plays for Leicester Tigers. ... Matthew James Sutherland Dawson MBE (born 31 October 1972 in Birkenhead) is an English rugby union footballer who plays scrum half for Wasps having played most of his career for Northampton Saints. ... Phil Vickery MBE (born 14 March 1976) is an English rugby union footballer who plays prop for Gloucester and England, and was part of the England side that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. ... Jonny Wilkinson, from the cover of his autobiography Jonny Peter Wilkinson OBE (born 25 May 1979 at Frimley in Surrey) is an English rugby union player, who has captained the England Rugby Union team. ... Lorenzo Lawrence Bruno Nero Dallaglio (born on August 10, 1972 in London) is the former captain of the English national rugby union team. ... Jonny Wilkinson, from the cover of his autobiography Jonny Peter Wilkinson OBE (born 25 May 1979 at Frimley in Surrey) is an English rugby union player, who has captained the England Rugby Union team. ... Jason Thorpe Robinson (born 30 July 1974 in Leeds) is an English rugby union player and former rugby league player. ... Martin Edward Corry (born 12 October 1973) in Birmingham is an English rugby union footballer who plays number eight,blindside flanker or lock for Leicester Tigers, England, and has represented the British and Irish Lions. ... Martin Edward Corry (born 12 October 1973) in Birmingham is an English rugby union footballer who plays number eight,blindside flanker or lock for Leicester Tigers, England, and has represented the British and Irish Lions. ...

Coaches

• Dick Greenwood
• Geoff Cooke
• Jack Rowell
• Sir Clive Woodward
• Andy Robinson

Dick Greenwood (born 11 September 1940) is a former England Rugby international flanker who also coached the side. ... Geoff Cooke O.B.E. (born 11 June 1941) is a former England Rugby coach. ... Jack Rowell (born ?) is the former coach of England Rugby. ... Sir Clive Ronald Woodward, KBE (born 6 January 1956 at Ely in Cambridgeshire) is a former English rugby union international who was the coach of the England rugby union team from 1997 to 2004. ... Andy Robinson (born 3 April 1964 in Taunton) is a former English rugby union footballer who played openside flanker for Bath and England. ...

See also

• British and Irish Lions
• Calcutta Cup
• Churchill Cup
• Guinness Premiership
• Powergen Cup
• Rugby Football Union
• World Cup
• Six Nations Championship
• England national rugby union team (sevens)

The official 2005 Lions logo The British and Irish Lions (formerly British Isles and then the British Lions; commonly the Lions) is a Rugby Union side comprising a pick of the best players from the British Isles international teams - ( England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales). ... The Calcutta Cup is a rotating trophy awarded to the winner of an annual rugby union match between the national teams of England and Scotland. ... The Churchill Cup is an annual rugby union tournament contested by representative mens and womens teams from Canada, England, and the United States, with a fourth invited team. ... The Guinness Premiership is the present name for the leading rugby union league competition for English clubs. ... For the Rugby League Powergen Challenge Cup see Challenge Cup The Powergen Cup (centre) seen in the London Irish clubhouse at Sunbury in 2002. ... The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the rugby union governing body in England. ... The Rugby Union World Cup is the premier international Rugby Union contest in the world, first held jointly in Australia and New Zealand in 1987, a full 33 years after the first Rugby League World Cup and now held every four years. ... History The Five Nations Championship, with its predecessor, the Home Championship, was the premier international rugby union tournament in the Northern hemisphere. ... The English national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games. ...

External links

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• England Rugby Football Union home page
• Unofficial England Rugby Union - Fan Site
• English rugby union news from Planet Rugby

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