Sir Clive Woodward
Played for Harlequins and then Leicester and represented England on twenty-one occasions, touring twice with The British Lions.
Sir Clive Woodward, a former England rugby player and successful coach, is renowned for his transformational impact on English rugby and his leadership both on and off the pitch. After earning a degree in Sports Science from Loughborough University, where he captained the university’s rugby XV, Clive went on to play for Harlequins and Leicester, where he formed a formidable centre partnership with Paul Dodge. His international career spanned 21 caps for England and two tours with the British Lions.

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Sir Clive Woodward
Following his retirement from rugby, Clive continued to make his mark in the sport, captaining Manly Rugby Club in Sydney before returning to England to begin his coaching career with Henley RFC. His journey then took him to London Irish, Bath, and the England Under-21s before being appointed England’s Head Coach in 1997.
Under Clive’s leadership, England transformed into a world-class team, breaking southern hemisphere dominance, achieving No.1 ranking in the world, and securing the ultimate rugby achievement – the 2003 Rugby World Cup. His work earned him a knighthood for services to rugby.
In 2005, Clive took charge of the British and Irish Lions in their New Zealand tour, before moving into football as Technical Director at Southampton FC. His expertise expanded further as he became Director of Sport at the British Olympic Association, contributing to Team GB’s triumphs at the London 2012 Olympics. Sir Clive continues to inspire across multiple sports, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant.
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