Greatest English Rugby Union Players of All Time
The greatest English rugby union players in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
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Browse all 25 english rugby union athletes in our database.
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Ben Youngs
Scrum-half
England's most capped scrum-half in history whose reliable service, competitive spirit and extraordi…
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Courtney Lawes
Lock
Veteran English lock and Lions captain whose exceptional lineout work, tireless carrying and outstan…
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Dan Cole
Prop
Durable English tighthead prop who has served Leicester Tigers and England with distinction across 1…
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David Duckham
Winger
England winger of the early professional era whose flamboyant running style, remarkable balance and …
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Ellis Genge
Prop
Aggressive and combative English loosehead prop whose abrasive carrying style, set-piece reliability…
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Fran Cotton
Prop
England loosehead prop and a British and Irish Lions selector and ambassador, whose powerful scrumma…
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Freddie Steward
Fullback
English fullback whose imposing frame, secure under the high ball and growing attacking confidence h…
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George Ford
Fly-half
English fly-half whose reliable kicking game, smart decision-making and Lions appearances have made …
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Jamie George
Hooker
English hooker and national team captain whose reliable lineout throwing, strong carrying and leader…
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Jason Leonard
Prop
The most-capped England forward — 114 Tests and the great survivor of a professional era he bridged.…
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Jonny Wilkinson
Fly-half
The drop goal that won the World Cup — the most pressure-resistant kicker in rugby history.…
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Kyle Sinckler
Prop
Powerful English tighthead prop whose scrummaging technique, dynamic ball-carrying and Lions appeara…
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Marcus Smith
Fly-half
Exciting English fly-half whose attacking instincts, quick thinking and ability to unlock defences h…
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Maro Itoje
Lock/Flanker
The best player in English rugby — Lions test starter at 21 and the dominant lock of his generation.…
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Martin Johnson
Lock
England's World Cup-winning captain — the most imposing figure in Test rugby history.…
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Matt Dawson
Scrum-half
England World Cup-winning scrum-half whose superb service, on-field leadership and important Lions c…
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Mike Catt
Fly-half / Centre
England World Cup-winning utility back whose intelligent distribution, cool head under pressure and …
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Neil Back
Flanker
England World Cup-winning flanker and one of the finest open-side flankers of his generation, whose …
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Owen Farrell
Fly-half
English fly-half and Lions captain whose reliability under pressure, accurate goal-kicking and calm …
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Phil Vickery
Prop
England World Cup-winning tighthead prop whose powerful scrummaging, abrasive carrying and leadershi…
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Rob Andrew
Fly-half
England fly-half whose outstanding goal-kicking, intelligent game management and consistent performa…
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Rory Underwood
Winger
England winger and the most prolific try-scorer in English rugby history at the time of his retireme…
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Sam Underhill
Flanker
English flanker whose elite defensive technique, ability to jackal ball at the breakdown and fierce …
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Tom Curry
Flanker
English flanker whose outstanding pace, physicality and ability to compete at the breakdown make him…
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Will Carling
Centre
England's most successful captain who led England for a record 59 consecutive matches and presided o…