Bill Beaumont

Rugby player and manager

Bill Beaumont - Rugby player and manager
Born

March 9th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played as a lock for England's national rugby team from 1975 to 1982, earning 34 caps. Captained England to a Grand Slam victory in the 1980 Five Nations Championship. Transitioned to a career in rugby management, serving as the England team manager and leading the national team during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Also held the position of chairman of the Rugby Football Union.

Played 34 matches for England

Captained England to a Grand Slam in 1980

Managed England in the 2015 Rugby World Cup

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