English · Birmingham, England · Born 12 October 1973Versatile English back-rower who was part of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad and later captained the side, also playing in the 2007 World Cup final.
Born Martin Edward Corry in Birmingham on 12 October 1973, Corry made his England debut in 1997 after starting his career at Newcastle Gosforth and Bristol, before making his name at Leicester Tigers, where he played from 1997 to 2009 and became a key figure in one of the club's greatest-ever back rows. A versatile forward capable of playing number eight, blindside flanker and lock, Corry was part of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, serving as an unused substitute in the final. He also toured with the British & Irish Lions in both 2001 and 2005, starting at flanker in place of the injured Neil Back during the first Test of the 2001 series in Australia. Following Lawrence Dallaglio's step back from the captaincy, Corry was appointed England captain in March 2005 for the Six Nations match against Italy, and led the side through the 2005-06 seasons across 17 internationals, including fixtures against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Corry started the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, helping steer England to a second consecutive final appearance, before retiring from international rugby in 2009. He has since worked in sales, motivational speaking and rugby media.
Being part of England's 2003 World Cup-winning squad and later captaining the side to a second World Cup final
How They Played
Versatile forward equally effective at number eight, flanker or lock
Lasting Impact
A versatile and durable forward who captained England through a transitional era