Clive Woodward

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. Woodward managed the England side to victory at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

Playing career

His first club was Harlequins but he left to go to Loughborough University where he gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in sports science followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). He then played as a centre for Leicester Tigers from 1979 to 1985. He made his England debut against Ireland on January 19 1980, as a replacement and went on to gain 21 caps for his country, playing his last game March 17 1984 against Wales. He toured South Africa with the British Lions in 1980. He was most noted for his centre partnership with fellow Tiger Paul Dodge. At a time when England played safety first conservative rugby, Woodward favoured a more expansive game, his style and ambition yielded both great tries and embarrassing errors.

Related Topics:
Harlequins - Loughborough University - Bachelor of Arts - Degree - Sports science - Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Leicester Tigers - England - Ireland - January 19 - 1980 - March 17 - 1984 - Wales - South Africa - British Lions - Paul Dodge

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