Martin Corry

English rugby player, former captain

Martin Corry - English rugby player, former captain
Born

October 12th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Played for the England national rugby team from 2000 to 2008, participating in two Rugby World Cups. Captained England during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, leading the team to the final. Played club rugby for Leicester Tigers, winning multiple domestic league titles and the Heineken Cup.

Captained England in the 2007 Rugby World Cup

Played for Leicester Tigers, winning five Premiership titles

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