Ben Kay

Rugby player, World Cup champion

Ben Kay - Rugby player, World Cup champion
Born

December 14th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

Links & References

A former rugby union player, excelled as a lock and contributed to significant victories for club and country. Played for Leicester Tigers and represented England in multiple international competitions. Achieved great success as part of the England squad that secured the 2003 Rugby World Cup title, a landmark achievement in English rugby history.

Won the 2003 Rugby World Cup with England

Played for Leicester Tigers

Amassed over 60 caps for England

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