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Felipe Contepomi Felipe Contepomi (born 20 August 1977) is an Argentine rugby coach who is currently the backs coach at Leinster Rugby. He was a rugby union footballer who played fly-half or centre; his last club was Club Newman, in the first division of the U ...
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Manuel Contepomi Manuel Contepomi (born 20 August 1977 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He started playing Rugby at his secondary school, Colegio Cardenal Newman, and currently plays for Club Newman in the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires c ...
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Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe Carlos Ignacio Fernández Lobbe (born 20 November 1974 in Buenos Aires) is a retired Argentine rugby union player. He last played with English side, Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership. He has also represented Argentina on numerous occasions, incl ...
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Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (born 19 November 1981 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Toulon in the French Top 14, having moved from Sale Sharks in England's Guinness Premiership. He previously play ...
; brothers * Juan de la Cruz Fernández Miranda and
Nicolás Fernández Miranda Nicolás Fernández Miranda (born November 25, 1972 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former rugby union footballer. He won over 40 caps, with six as captain playing at scrum half for the Argentina rugby union side (''los Pumas''). He made his in ...
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Australia

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Harald Baker Harald William Baker (29 September 1882 – 17 October 1962) was a rugby union player who represented Australia. Baker, a Flanker (rugby union), flanker, was born in Paddington, New South Wales and claimed three international rugby caps for Aust ...
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Snowy Baker Reginald Leslie "Snowy" Baker (8 February 18842 December 1953) was an Australian athlete, sports promoter, and actor. Born in Surry Hills, an inner-city suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Baker excelled at a number of sports, winning New Sout ...
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Stewart Boyce Edward Stewart Boyce (born 14 December 1941) is an Australian former rugby union international. A native of Sydney, Boyce is the twin brother of Wallabies winger Jim Boyce (rugby union), Jim Boyce and attended Scots College (Sydney), Scots Coll ...
and James Boyce; twins, on left and right wings *
Albert Burge Albert Bentley "Son" Burge (4 June 1889 – 4 January 1943) was an Australian rugby union lock who played with the Souths rugby union club in Sydney and at the age of nineteen was selected for the Australian national team in two Tests against Ne ...
and Peter Burge; brothers - also brothers of rugby league internationals
Albert Burge Albert Bentley "Son" Burge (4 June 1889 – 4 January 1943) was an Australian rugby union lock who played with the Souths rugby union club in Sydney and at the age of nineteen was selected for the Australian national team in two Tests against Ne ...
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Laidley Burge Laidley Burge (1896–1990) was a rugby league footballer in New South Wales during the 1910s and 1920s. Playing career Burge played seven seasons and 64 first grade games for the Glebe (rugby league team), Glebe Dirty Reds between 1916 and 19 ...
* Ernie Carr and Slip Carr; brothers * Alfred "Ginger" Colton and Tom "Puddin" Colton; brothers * Eric Dore and
Micky Dore Michael Joseph Dore (1 July 1883 – 13 August 1910) was an Australian representative rugby union and rugby league footballer - a dual-code international. He was one of the founding fathers of rugby league in Queensland. Along with Dally Messe ...
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Gary Ella Gary Albert Ella (born 23 July 1960) is an Australian former rugby union player. Ella represented Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Aus ...
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Glen Ella Glen Joseph Ella (born 5 June 1959) is a former Australian rugby union player and coach. Ella played as a Fullback for Randwick, Manly and New South Wales. Ella also represented Australia in the 1980s, however, did not play at the first Rugby W ...
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Mark Ella Mark Gordon Ella, AM (born 5 June 1959) is an indigenous Australian former rugby union footballer. Ella played at flyhalf/five-eighth and was capped by the Wallabies 25 times, captaining Australia on 10 occasions. Ella made his debut tour wit ...
; brothers – Glen and Mark are twins *
Lew Evans Llewellyn John Evans (born 19 February 1881) was a rugby union player who represented Australia. Evans, a fly-half, was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and won three international rugby caps for Australia, his first against New Zealand, at Sydne ...
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Poley Evans William Thomas "Poley" Evans (9 April 1876 – 19 July 1964) was an Australian sportsman. He captained Queensland at first-class cricket and represented Australia in rugby union. He was born in Indooroopilly, Queensland and died at Buranda ...
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Saia Fainga'a Saia Fainga'a (born 2 February 1987) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. Family and early life Saia Fainga'a was born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, and started playing rugby union at the age of 11 or 12 at the Queanbeyan c ...
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Anthony Fainga'a Anthony Fainga'a (born 2 February 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby union footballer. His usual position is centre. Family and early life Anthony Fainga'a was born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, and started playing rugby leagu ...
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Colby Fainga'a Colby Fainga'a (born 31 March 1991) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays for Lyon in the Top 14. Career ACT Brumbies Fainga'a made his Super Rugby debut for the Brumbies in 2010 against the Chiefs in Canberra. Melbourne ...
; brother (Saia and Anthony are twins) * Eric Ford and Jack Ford; brothers *
Kristy Giteau Kristy Giteau (born 16 March 1981) is a rugby union player. She played for and was a member of the squad to the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup that finished in third place. She is the sister of Wallabies A wallaby () is a small or middle-s ...
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Matt Giteau Matthew James Giteau (born 29 September 1982) is an Australian rugby union professional player who is playing with the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR). Giteau joined the Giltinis after a short playing stint with the Gungahlin Eagles in t ...
; sister and brother * Anthony Herbert and
Daniel Herbert Daniel Herbert was born 6 February 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He won 67 caps playing at centre for the Australian rugby union side since 1994. He made his test debut at the age of 20 against Ireland on 11 June 1994. He battled ...
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Jake Howard John Leslie Patrick "Jake" Howard (30 August 194511 December 2015) was an international rugby footballer who played prop for Australia. Howard was schooled at St. Joseph's College, Hunters Hill from 1957 ''Cerise & Blue obituary Mar2016 and en ...
, Pat Howard, and
Cyril Towers Cyril Towers (30 July 1906 – 9 June 1985) was an Australian rugby union player, a state and national representative centre who made 57 appearances for the Wallabies, played in 19 Test matches and captained the national side on three occasions ...
; Jake is Pat's father; Cyril is Pat's grandfather and Jake's father-in-law *
Bryan Hughes Bryan Hughes (born 19 June 1976) is an English football manager and former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder from 1994 to 2015, notably Premier League for Birmingham City, Charlton Athletic and Hull City as well as featuring ...
and James Hughes; brothers * Tom Lawton, Snr, Tom Lawton, Jnr and Rob Lawton; Tom, Snr is Tom, Jnr and Rob's grandfather * Bob Loudon and Darby Loudon; brothers. The Loudons were the first brothers to both captain their national side at rugby union * Graeme Macdougall and
Stuart Macdougall Stuart Grant Macdougall (born 1 June 1947) is a former Australian Rugby Union player who represented for the Wallabies eight times.Australian Rugby – The Game and the Players (Jack Pollard Syd, 1994) pp 300: Macdougall, Stuart Grant (1947 – ...
; brothers * Bill Marrott and Robert Marrott; brothers *The
McLean family The McLean family were an Australian rugby clan who between them played 77 Tests for the Australian national rugby union team and a number of Tests for the Australian national rugby league team. The main grandstand at Ballymore, the home of the ...
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Doug McLean, Sr. Douglas James McLean Sr. (15 April 1880 – December 1947) was a pioneer Australian representative rugby union and rugby league footballer, a dual-code international. He also represented Queensland in rugby league. Rugby union career Born in Br ...
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Doug McLean, Jr. Alexander Douglas McLean Jr. (15 December 1912 – 1961) was an Australian rugby union and rugby league player, a dual-code rugby international. Rugby union career Born in Brisbane, McLean was the son of Doug McLean Sr., one of Australia's Dual ...
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Bill McLean William Malcolm McLean (28 February 1918 – 9 December 1996) was an Australian soldier and a state and national representative rugby union player who captained the Wallabies in five Test matches immediately after World War II. Pre-war rug ...
, and Jack McLean. These three were all uncles of Jeff McLean and Paul McLean. Bill's son Peter McLean has also represented Australia. *
Jack Meibusch John Henry Meibusch (11 December 1874 - 17 February 1955) was a rugby union player who represented in the Australia national rugby union team. Meibusch, a prop A prop, formally known as (theatrical) property, is an object used on stage or s ...
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Lou Meibusch Ludwig Samuel "Lou" Meibusch (26 March 1893 – 1 December 1965) was a rugby union player who represented Australia. Meibusch, a wing, was born in Toowoomba, Queensland and claimed 1 international rugby cap for Australia. His older brother J ...
; brothers * Pat Murphy and William Murphy; brothers * Frank Nicholson and Fred Nicholson; brothers *
Iggy O'Donnell Ignatius Charles "Iggy" O'Donnell (27 May 1876 – c. 1946) was a rugby union player who represented Australia. Iggy O'Donnell, a fly-half, was born in Hillston, New South Wales Hillston is a township in western New South Wales, Australia ...
and Jack O'Donnell; brothers *
Clarrie Prentice Clarence Warwick Prentice (1 July 1891 – 10 March 1948) was an Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer who represented his country at both sports - a dual-code rugby international. He is the younger brother of fellow Wests player W ...
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Ward Prentice Warden Selby Prentice (30 July 1886 – 26 February 1969) was an Australian sportsman who captained Australia at rugby union and New South Wales at first-class cricket and also played first-grade rugby league for the Western Suburbs Magpies. Ru ...
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Myer Rosenblum Myer E. Rosenblum OAM (10 January 1907 – 18 April 2002) was an Australian sportsman and lawyer. He was born in South Africa to parents who had migrated from present-day Belarus. His family moved to Sydney, Australia in 1914, and he was educate ...
and Rupert Rosenblum; father and son *
Frank Row Frank Leonard Row (25 January 1877 – 28 January 1950) was a pioneer Australian rugby union player, a state and national representative centre who was his country's first Test captain in 1899, leading the national side on three occasions. Early ...
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Norm Row Norman Edward Row (23 March 1883 – 28 October 1968) was a rugby union player who represented in the Australia national rugby union team. His brother Frank Row was Australia's inaugural rugby Test captain in 1899. Row, a flanker}, was born in ...
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Arnold Tancred Arnold Joseph Tancred (30 October 1904 – 22 September 1963) was an Australian rugby union player, a state and national representative flanker. He was prominent in the meat industry in Australia with significant family business interests in ...
, Harry Tancred, and Jim Tancred; brothers * Hugh Taylor and
Johnny Taylor John Taylor, Johnny Taylor or similar may refer to: Academics *John Taylor (Oxford), Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, 1486–1487 * John Taylor (classical scholar) (1704–1766), English classical scholar *John Taylor (English publisher) (17 ...
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Dick Thornett Richard Norman Thornett (23 September 1940 – 12 October 2011) was one of five Australians to have represented their country in three sports. He was an Olympic water polo player before becoming a rugby league and rugby union player – a dual ...
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John Thornett John Edward Thornett, MBE (30 March 1935 – 4 January 2019) was an Australian rugby union player, who played 37 Tests for Australia between 1955 and 1967 and made an additional 77 representative match appearances. He captained Australia in 16 T ...
; brothers. A further brother,
Ken Thornett Ken Thornett (27 November 1937 – 16 August 2016), also known by the nickname of "The Mayor of Parramatta", was an Australian rugby league . He represented the Kangaroos in twelve Tests during 1963 and 1964 and on the off-season Kangaroo Tou ...
, represented Australia at rugby league * Colin Windon and Keith Windon; brothers


Canada

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Jamie Mackenzie Jamie Mackenzie (born February 28, 1989) is a retired Canadian rugby union player who played scrum-half for the Toronto Arrows of Major League Rugby (MLR), and current coach of the Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks Mens Rugby Team. He was a member of ...
and Phil Mackenzie; brothers *
Kelly Russell Kelly Russell (born December 7, 1986) was a Canadian rugby union player, and is a coach for the sport. She captained at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and was named to the Dream Team. International career Russell has also featured in two R ...
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Laura Russell Laura Russell (born November 10, 1988) is a Canadian rugby union player. Rugby career Laura and her sister Kelly, represented at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup. They were also in the squad that toured New Zealand in June 2014. In 2016, she w ...
; sisters * John Tait and
Luke Tait Luke Tait (born 26 October 1981 in Barrie, Ontario) is a Canadian rugby union player. He plays as a lock. Tait last played for James Bay of the British Columbia Premiership. He has played previously for Cardiff RFC, Ospreys, Overmach Parma, ...
; brothers * Mike and Dan Pletch; twin brothers


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and Iñaki Ayarza; brothers *Emilio Saavedra was the father of Domingo Saavedra and Clemente Saavedra; twins brothers *Cristián Huerta and Marcelo Huerta; brothers *José Ignacio Larenas and Juan Pablo Larenas; brothers


England

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Delon Armitage Delon Anthony Armitage (born 15 December 1983) is a rugby union coach and former player who played at wing or fullback for Lyon OU and is capped for England. He also occasionally played centre. Armitage started out at London Irish and Toulon. He ...
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Steffon Armitage Steffon Armitage (born 20 September 1985) is an English professional rugby union player who currently plays for French club Stade Niçois. Early life and career Born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago in 1985, Armitage grew up in the south ...
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John Birkett John Birkett may refer to: * John Birkett (rugby union), English rugby union player * John Birkett (surgeon), English surgeon See also * John Burkett John David Burkett (born November 28, 1964) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. ...
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Reg Birkett Reginald Halsey Birkett (28 March 1849 – 30 June 1898) was an English footballer who played for Clapham Rovers, as well as the English national side. He also played international rugby union for England in 1871, in the first international rug ...
; John was Reg's son *
Ben Curry Ben Curry (born in Hounslow, England) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Sale Sharks in Premiership Rugby. Club career Curry made his professional debut against Wasps on 4 November 2016 in the Anglo- ...
and Tom Curry; identical twin brothers * James Davidson and Joseph Davidson; brothers * Andy Farrell and
Owen Farrell Owen Andrew Farrell (born 24 September 1991) is an English professional rugby union player, currently captain of Gallagher Premiership side Saracens. Farrell has played international rugby for England since 2012. Farrell is one of the top poi ...
; Andy is Owen's father *
Charles Gibson Charles deWolf Gibson (born March 9, 1943) is an American broadcast television anchor, journalist and podcaster. Gibson was a host of ''Good Morning America'' from 1987 to 1998 and again from 1999 to 2006, and the anchor of ''World News with Char ...
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George Ralph Gibson George Ralph Gibson (March 1878 – October 1939)
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Thomas Gibson Thomas Ellis Gibson (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his television roles as Daniel Nyland on ''Chicago Hope'' (1994–1997), Greg Montgomery on ''Dharma & Greg'' (1997–2002) and Aaron Hotchner on ''C ...
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Dick Greenwood John Richard Heaton Greenwood, (born 11 September 1940) is an English former rugby union player and coach. A flanker, he played for Waterloo, Cambridge University, Lancashire and . He later coached Preston Grasshoppers and England. Biograph ...
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Will Greenwood William John Heaton Greenwood, MBE (born 20 October 1972) is an English former rugby union player who played for Leicester Tigers and Harlequins and was a member of England's 2003 World Cup-winning team and the 1997 British & Irish Lions. H ...
; Dick is Will's father * Jonathan Joseph and
Will Joseph Will Joseph (May 10, 1877 – 1959) was a Welsh international rugby union player. He was a member of the winning Welsh team who beat the 1905 touring All Blacks. He played club rugby for Swansea and county rugby for Glamorgan. Joseph was seen ...
; brothers * Alex Lozowski, and Rob Lozowski; Rob is Alex's father *
Francis Luscombe Francis Luscombe (23 November 1849 – 17 July 1926) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1872 to 1876. He also captained his country. Early life Francis Luscombe was born on 1849 in Norwood, then in Surrey. He was ba ...
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John Luscombe Sir John Henry Luscombe (25 May 1848 – 3 April 1937) was a highly successful insurance broker, becoming chairman of Lloyd's Register and being knighted for his services to underwriting. He had earlier been a rugby union international who ...
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Cecil Milton Henry Cecil Milton (7 January 1884 – 29 December 1961) was a Cape Colony The Cape Colony ( nl, Kaapkolonie), also known as the Cape of Good Hope, was a British colony in present-day South Africa named after the Cape of Good Hope, which ...
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Jumbo Milton John Griffith "Jumbo" Milton (1 May 1885 – 15 June 1915) was an international rugby union player for England. Milton, who was born in Cape Colony, was the son of sportsman and politician William Henry Milton, originally an Englishman. After ...
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William Henry Milton Sir William Henry Milton (3 December 1854 – 6 March 1930) was the third Administrator of Mashonaland, played rugby for England and was South Africa's second Test cricket captain. Born in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and educated at Marlbo ...
; brothers Cecil and Jumbo were sons of William Henry *
Charles Pillman Charles Henry "Cherry" Pillman (8 January 1890 – 13 November 1955)
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and Robert Pillman; brothers *
Ivor Preece Ivor Preece (15 December 1920 – 14 March 1987) was an English rugby union footballer who represented and captained England Schools, England and Coventry. He is the only Coventry RFC player to have achieved this accolade. He was selected to pl ...
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Peter Preece Peter Preece is a former rugby union international who represented England from 1972 to 1976. Educated at King Henry viii School, Coventry Early life Peter Preece was born on 15 November 1949 in Meriden. His father, Ivor Preece, was also a r ...
; Ivor was Peter's father *
Alan Rotherham Alan Rotherham (31 July 1862 – 30 August 1898) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1882 to 1887. He also captained his country. Rotherham is best known for his part in revolutionising half-back play in rugby union, b ...
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Arthur Rotherham Arthur Rotherham (27 May 1869 – 3 March 1946) was an English rugby union scrum-half who was a member of the first official British Isles tour and was later capped for the England team. Personal history Rotherham was born in Coventry in 1869 t ...
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Alex Sanderson Alexander Sanderson (born 7 October 1979 in Chester) is an English former rugby union footballer who played in the back row during the 1990s and 2000s for Saracens and Sale Sharks. He is the brother of Pat Sanderson who also played rugby fo ...
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Pat Sanderson Pat Sanderson (born 6 September 1977 in Chester) is a former England international rugby union player and a former flanker for Worcester. He is the brother of the former England player Alex Sanderson. His early rugby union career blossomed ...
; brothers * Edward Scott and
Frank Sholl Scott Frank Sholl Scott (9 January 1886 – ESPN, n.d.) was an Australian-born English rugby union player and medical practitioner. A son, Edward Scott (sportsman), E. K. (Edward) Scott, represented England in both rugby and cricket. A Rugby union pos ...
; Edward was Frank's son *
Mason Scott Mason Thompson Scott (20 December 1865 – 1 June 1916) was an English international rugby union half back who played club rugby for Cambridge University and Northern. Scott played international rugby for England and was an original member of i ...
and William Martin Scott; brothers * Frederick Stokes and
Lennard Stokes Dr. Lennard Stokes was a rugby union international who represented England from 1875 to 1881. He also captained his country on five occasions, notably in the first ever match against Wales. Like his brother Frederick Stokes, after captaining h ...
; brothers * Frank Stout and
Percy Stout Percy Wyfold Stout Distinguished Service Order, DSO, OBE (20 November 1875 – 9 October 1937) was an English international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Gloucester Rugby, Gloucester and Richmond F.C., Richmond. Stout also played i ...
; brothers * Bill Tucker and
William Eldon Tucker William Eldon Tucker (17 August 1872 – 18 October 1953) was a Bermudian rugby union player who played club rugby for Cambridge University, St. George's Hospital and Blackheath. Tucker gained his first of five international caps when he was s ...
; Bill was William's son *
Edward Beadon Turner Edward Beadon Turner (September 1854 – 30 June 1931)
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George Robertson Turner George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd Presiden ...
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Rory Underwood Rory Underwood, (born 19 June 1963) is an English former rugby union player, he is 's record international try scorer with 49 tries in 85 internationals between 1984 and 1996. Underwood's principal position was wing and he played 236 games for ...
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Tony Underwood Tony Underwood (born 17 February 1969 in Ipoh, Malaysia) is a former English rugby union footballer who played as a wing three-quarter back. He is of Malaysian-English parentage. Rugby career His rugby talent was first nurtured at Barnard Castl ...
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Harry Vassall Henry Vassall (22 October 1860 – 5 January 1926) was an English rugby union player, writer, and master of Repton School, Derbyshire. He was best known as a centre for Oxford University. Vassall played international rugby for England in the ea ...
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Henry Vassall Henry Holland "Jumbo" Vassall (23 March 1887 – 8 October 1949)
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; Harry was Henry's uncle * Marcus Watson and Anthony Watson; brothers *
Ben Youngs Benjamin Ryder Youngs (born 5 September 1989) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Leicester Tigers and . He made his club debut at 17 in 2007 and in 2010 made his debut for England; in 2022 he became En ...
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Nick Youngs Nicholas Gerald Youngs (born 15 December 1959) is an English former rugby union footballer who played for Bedford, Leicester Tigers and England, at Scrum-half, gaining six England caps in 1983–1984. He also was an unused England reserve fi ...
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Tom Youngs Thomas Nicholas Youngs (born 28 January 1987) is a retired rugby union player who played as a hooker for Leicester Tigers and England. Between 2012–2015 he won 28 caps for , including selection for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and was select ...
; Nick is Ben and Tom's father *
Billy Vunipola Billy Vunipola (born 3 November 1992) is a professional rugby union player who plays at Rugby union positions#Number eight, Number 8 for Saracens F.C., Saracens in the Premiership Rugby, Gallagher Premiership and for the England national rugby ...
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Mako Vunipola Mako Vunipola (born 14 January 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop for English club Saracens and the England national team. Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he qualified for England through residenc ...
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Rob Fidler Robert John Fidler (born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) is a former rugby union footballer, lock forward who played for Bath and Gloucester. He also played two international matches for England against New Zealand and South Africa on the 1998 ...
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John Fidler John Fidler may refer to: * John Fidler (politician) (1891–1973), Australian politician who served in the Tasmanian House of Assembly. * John Fidler (rugby union) (born 1948), English rugby union player for Gloucester and England. {{hndis, ...
; John is Rob’s father


Fiji

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Bill Cavubati Bill Cavubati (born 21 July 1970) is a former professional rugby union player. He played for Fiji and his position of choice was tighthead prop. Cavubati's claim to fame is that he is the heaviest player ever to receive the honour of an interna ...
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Tevita Cavubati Tevita ‘Tex’ Cavubati (born 12 August 1987) is a Fijian Rugby Union player who currently plays as a lock for Harlequins in the Premiership and for Fiji. Club career Cavubati comes from a strong rugby family, with brother Bill turning ou ...
; brothers * Jimi Damu and Ilaitia Damu; brothers * Joeli Lesavua, Apenisa Naevo,
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Semisi Naevo Ratu Meli Semisi Naevo Saukawa (born 3 May 1975 in Nawaka, Nadi) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a flanker. His nickname is Man Mountain. His father, Joeli Lesavua, and two brothers, Apenisa and Manoa Naevo, are also Fiji reps. Ca ...
; Joeli is the father of the three Naevo brothers * Tomasi Rabaka,
Samisoni Rabaka Samisoni Rabaka Nasigavesi (born 19 April 1969, in Nadi) is a Fijian former rugby union player who played as a scrum-half. His brother is the late Tomasi Rabaka, who was also a Fijian international. Career Grown up in the Votualevu village, in Na ...
; brothers * Taito Rauluni,
Jacob Rauluni Jacob Rauluni (born 25 June 1972) is a former International Rugby Union player who comes from a family of international halfbacks. His father, Taito, played halfback for Fiji, as did his brother Mosese and his first cousin Waisale Serevi, who als ...
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Mosese Rauluni Mosese Nasau Rauluni (born 26 June 1975) is a retired Fijian rugby union footballer. He usually plays at scrum half, and played for Saracens F.C., Saracens in the Guinness Premiership in England. He has played for Fiji national rugby union team, ...
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Waisale Serevi Waisale Tikoisolomoni Serevi (born 20 May 1968) is a Fijian former rugby union football player and coach, and is a member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Serevi is renowned for his achievements in rugby sevens, while also enjoying a long car ...
; Taito is father of the brothers Jacob and Mosese, who are Waisale's first cousin. * Aca Ratuva and Vula Maimuri; brothers *
Salesi Ma'afu Salesi Ma'afu, (born 26 March 1983 in Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. Early life Ma'afu was educated at Granville and Ashfield Boys High Schools in Sydney and played rugby league as a ...
(Australia),
Campese Ma'afu Campese Ma'afu, (born 19 December 1984) is an Australian professional rugby union player. Ma'afu was selected to the Fiji national squad in 2010 and has gone on to win more than 50 caps. Ma'afu has also played professionally for Cardiff Blues, No ...
(Fiji), Apakuki Ma'afu (Tonga);brothers *
Ifereimi Rawaqa Ifereimi Rawaqa (born September 20, 1980 in Vuda, Lautoka, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a lock or flanker. Career In 2002, when he was still 21 when he made his test debut in the victory over Samoa, in Apia. After four matc ...
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Taniela Rawaqa Taniela Rawaqa (born April 30, 1986) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays fullback, presently with the Western Crusaders in the Colonial Cup and with the Fiji Warriors in the Pacific Rugby Cup and internationally with Fiji. He is the young ...
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Seremaia Bai Seremaia Baïkeinuku (born 4 January 1979) is a retired Fijian rugby union player who played most recently for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership, and represented Fiji at a National level. He plays at both Fly-half and Inside Centre. Car ...
and Setareki Koroilagilagi; brothers * Michael Tagicakibau (Fiji) and
Sailosi Tagicakibau Sailosi Tagicakibau (born 14 November 1982) is a rugby union footballer who has played at wing for London Irish and Wasps in the Aviva Premiership. He spent the majority of his career with English Premiership side London Irish, making in exce ...
(Samoa); brothers * Tomasi Soqeta and Nemia Soqeta; brothers *
Josh Matavesi Joshua Lewis Matavesi (born 5 October 1990) is a rugby union player, who currently plays for Japanese side Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi, and formerly played for the Fiji national team at international level. Matavesi was born in Cornwall, E ...
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Sam Matavesi Sam Matavesi (born 13 January 1992) is a Fijian rugby union player who plays for the Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby competition but also had a short stint with Top 14 side, Toulouse. His position of choice is hooker even though he h ...
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Sekonaia Kalou Sekonaia Kalou (born April 6, 1984) is a Fijian professional rugby union player who is also known by the name Sekonaia Qaranaqio. He has also represented Fiji at Netball. Rugby career Club career Sekonaia played lock for the Kaikorai Rugby Footb ...
and Apisalome Ratuniyarawa; brothers *
Pio Tuwai Pio Tuwai is a Fiji rugby union player. He is currently playing for the Fiji sevens team. Tuwai played for the Sri Lankan Army in 2014. He returned to the Fiji sevens team in 2015 and played at the Hong Kong Sevens The Hong Kong Sevens () ...
Josua Tuisova Josua Tuisova Ratulevu (born 4 February 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player. A wing or centre, he currently plays for Racing 92 in France's Top 14. He won a gold medal in sevens as part of the Fiji team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Known for his ...
and Filipo Nakosi half brothers (same father) *
Radike Samo Radike Samo (born 9 July 1976 in Nadi, Fiji) is a retired Australian rugby union player. He plays lock (rugby union), lock, flanker (rugby union), flanker, number 8 and can even play on the wing. Rugby career Between 2000 and 2006 Samo played 35 ...
and Ravuamo Samo; brothers *
Kameli Ratuvou Kameli Ratuvou (born 6 November 1983) is a Fijian rugby union player. Career He is currently playing for professional English club, Saracens he joined the squad from Fiji for the 2006/07 season. His usual position is on the wing even though he ...
and Iliesa Keresoni; brothers *


France

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Laurent Bidart Laurent may refer to: *Laurent (name), a French masculine given name and a surname **Saint Laurence (aka: Saint ''Laurent''), the martyr Laurent **Pierre Alphonse Laurent, mathematician **Joseph Jean Pierre Laurent, amateur astronomer, discoverer ...
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Jean-Baptiste Élissalde Jean-Baptiste Élissalde (born 23 November 1977) is a former French rugby union player, playing either as a scrum-half or as a fly-half, and current defense coach for Montpellier in the Top 14. Biography Early life Born on 23 November 1977 in ...
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Jean-Pierre Élissalde Jean-Pierre Élissalde (born 31 December 1953) is a rugby union coach and former player. Playing career Élissalde began his career with his local team La Rochelle. He went on to play for Bayonne for two years between 1978 and 1980 before returnin ...
; Laurent was Jean-Pierre's father-in-law, Jean-Pierre is Jean-Baptiste's father *
André Boniface André Boniface (born 14 August 1934) is a former international rugby union player for France. His usual position was either on the wing or in the centres. His Test career for France, 1954 through to 1966, included 48 caps and 44 points. Boniface w ...
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Guy Boniface Guy Boniface (6 March 1937 – 1 January 1968) was a French rugby union footballer that represented France national rugby union team, France in 35 Test match (rugby union), Tests. Born in Montfort-en-Chalosse, Aquitaine, he mainly played at Centre ...
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Didier Camberabero Didier Camberabero (born 9 January 1961), is a former French international rugby union player. He played as fly half. Biography Camberabero is a son of the former international, Guy Camberabero, and the nephew of Lilian Camberabero, two brothe ...
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Guy Camberabero Guy Camberabero (born 17 March 1936, in Saubion) is a former French rugby union footballer. His position was fly-half. He played for La Voulte Sportif (one of the predecessor clubs to today's La Voulte-Valence), where he won the French rugby c ...
, and Lilian Camberabero; Didier is Guy's son and Lilian's nephew *
Stéphane Castaignède Stéphane Castaignède (born Mont-de-Marsan, 30 September 1969) is a former French rugby union player and a current coach. He played as a scrum-half. He first played for Mimizan, then moving to Saint-Julien-en-Born. He then went to play for US Dax ...
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Thomas Castaignède Thomas Castaignède (born 21 January 1975) is a rugby union footballer from Mont-de-Marsan. Born in Mont-de-Marsan, Aquitaine, Castaignède played as a junior and senior for Stade Montois in various positions, initially as Fly-half (rugby union), ...
; brothers * Claude Dourthe, Richard Dourthe,
Raphaël Ibañez Raphaël Ibañez (born 17 February 1973) is a retired French rugby union footballer. A hooker, he represented the France national team 98 times, and as captain 41 times. After a career in club rugby management, he became Team Manager for France ...
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Olivier Magne Olivier Claude C. Magne (born 11 April 1973 in Aurillac, Cantal) is a French former rugby union footballer and a current coach. Magne was a rugby back row forward, known especially for his speed and handling in open field play. He represented 89 ...
; Claude is Richard's son and Raphaël and Olivier's father-in-law. NB: Mathieu Dourthe is unrelated *
Julien Laharrague Julien Laharrague (born 29 July 1978 in Tarbes, France) is a French rugby union footballer, usually playing on the wing or at fullback. He currently plays for Aironi in the Pro14, Pro12 . Laharrague has also played for France national rugby uni ...
and Nicolas Laharrague; brothers *
Marc Lièvremont Marc Lièvremont (born 28 October 1968) is a former rugby union footballer and was the head coach of the French national rugby union team. He played as a back-row forward for France, gaining 25 caps from 1995 to 1999, and was selected in France's ...
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Matthieu Lièvremont Matthieu Lièvremont (born 6 November 1975 in Perpignan)Matthieu Lièvremont player profile
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Émile Ntamack Émile "Milou" Ntamack (born 25 June 1970) is a French former rugby union footballer. He played professionally for Stade Toulousain and France, winning 46 caps. Ntamack made his French debut against Wales during the 1994 Five Nations Championship ...
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Francis Ntamack Francis Ntamack is a French rugby union footballer and the brother of Émile Ntamack. He started his career with Stade Toulousain. He has also played for the French national team, earning his only cap on 10 November 2001 against South Africa. O ...
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Romain Ntamack Romain Ntamack (born 1 May 1999) is a French rugby union fly-half who currently plays for Toulouse in the Top 14, and the France national rugby union team. International career In November 2017, Ntamack was selected for the French Barbarian tea ...
; Émile and Francis are brothers and Romain is Émile's son and Francis' nephew. *
Alain Penaud Alain Penaud (born 19 July 1969) is a French former rugby union player who held the position of fly-half. He was known for his vision of the game, his audacity and his ball carrying and played mainly for Brive, where he scored 449 points within ...
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Damian Penaud Damian Penaud (born 25 September 1996) is a French professional rugby union player, who plays as a Wing (rugby union), wing or a Centre (rugby union), centre for Top 14 club ASM Clermont Auvergne, Clermont and the France national rugby union team, ...
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Aurélien Rougerie Aurélien Rougerie (born 26 September 1980) is a French former rugby union player who played on the wing and center for France and ASM Clermont Auvergne in the French Top 14 for his entire 19-year career. Career Rougerie was born in Beaumont, ...
and Jacques Rougerie; Aurélien is Jacques' son *
David Skrela David Skrela (born 2 March 1979) is a former French rugby union footballer. He most notably played for Stade Français and Toulouse in the Top 14 as well as the French national side as a fly-half or centre. He was renowned for his tackles and his ...
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Jean-Claude Skrela Jean-Claude Skrela (born 1 October 1949 in Colomiers, Haute-Garonne) is a former coach of the France national rugby union team, French national rugby union team. His son, David Skrela, is a French rugby union player and his daughter, Gaëlle Skrel ...
; David is Jean-Claude's son * Claude Spanghero and
Walter Spanghero Walter Spanghero (born 21 December 1943) is a former French rugby union footballer. His father, Ferruccio Dante Spanghero, emigrated from Friuli, arriving in France in the 1930s to make a living as a bricklayer. He was a part of the France nation ...
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Dimitri Yachvili Dimitri Yachvili Markarian (born 19 September 1980, in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Corrèze) is a French former rugby union footballer who played as a scrum-half for Biarritz and France. He played for France from 2002 to 2012, earning 61 caps and scori ...
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Michel Yachvili Michel Yachvili (born 25 September 1946) is a former French rugby union footballer. His father was a Georgian POW during the World War II in France, and his son Grégoire chose to play for the Georgian national team. He began his career playing ...
; Dimitri is Michel's son


Germany

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Domenick Davies Domenick Davies (born 1 February 1978)
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and Kieron Davies; brothers *
Guillaume Franke Guillaume Franke (born 27 October 1987) is a German List of Germany national rugby union players, international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team. He is the brother of Matthieu ...
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Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke (born 13 February 1985)Mathieu Franke
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; brothers * Christopher Liebig and Steffen Liebig; brothers *
Armon Trick Armon Trick (born 4 February 1978 in Rottweil, Germany) is a retired German international rugby union player, formerly playing for the SC Neuenheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. Biography Armon Trick, born i ...
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Marcus Trick Marcus Trick (born 5 January 1977) is a former Germany, German List of Germany national rugby union players, international rugby union player, playing for the SC Neuenheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. Biograph ...
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Dennis Walger Dennis Walger (born 29 February 1984 in Offenbach am Main) is a German international rugby union player, playing for the RK Heusenstamm in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. His sole international for Germany came on ...
and Markus Walger; brothers


Ireland

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Charles Beamish Group Captain Charles Eric St John Beamish (23 June 1908 – 18 May 1984) was an Irish rugby player and Second World War RAF pilot. He gained 12 caps for Ireland as a prop forward and also represented the British Isles on their 1936 tour of Arg ...
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George Beamish Air Marshal Sir George Robert Beamish, (29 April 1905 – 13 November 1967) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force from the Second World War to his retirement in the late 1950s. Prior to the Second World War, while Beamish was in the R ...
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Rory Best Rory David Best (born 15 August 1982) is an Irish former rugby union player from Northern Ireland and was the captain of the Ireland national team from 2016 to 2019. He played hooker for Ulster and was registered for Banbridge RFC, having pr ...
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Simon Best Simon Best (born 11 February 1978) is a former Irish rugby union footballer. He played for Ulster Rugby, Ulster and was club captain in Ulster's 2005/06 Pro14, Celtic League winning season. Simon missed the final game of Ulster' successful cam ...
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Lawrence Bulger Lawrence 'Larry' Quinlivan Bulger (5 February 1870 – 17 March 1928) was an Irish rugby union player, athlete and doctor. Bulger played international rugby for Ireland and in 1896 was chosen to represent a British Isles XV in their tour of Sou ...
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Michael Joseph Bulger Michael Joseph Bulger (15 May 1867 – 20 July 1938) was an Irish rugby player, athlete and medical doctor. Along with his brothers, Daniel Delany Bulger, Daniel and Lawrence Bulger, Lawrence, he was prominent in the Irish sporting world in the ...
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Andrew Clinch Andrew Daniel Clinch MD JP (28 November 1867 – 1 February 1937),Andrew Clinch player profile
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Jamie Clinch James Daniel Clinch (28 September 1901 – 1 May 1981) was an Irish medical practitioner and rugby union international who was capped in 30 Test matches for Ireland from 1923 to 1931. Early life Born in Clondalkin, Clinch was the son of the Ire ...
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Des Fitzgerald Desmond Fitzgerald (born 20 December 1957 in Dublin) is a former Irish rugby union international player who played for the Irish national rugby union team. He played as a prop forward. He played for the Ireland team from 1984 to 1992, winning 34 ...
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Luke Fitzgerald Luke Matthew Fitzgerald (born 13 September 1987) is a former rugby union player. He played at Wing (rugby union), winger or Fullback (rugby union), fullback for Leinster Rugby, Leinster. He retired in June 2016. Having previously studied at Blac ...
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Arthur Gwynn Arthur Percival Gwynn (11 June 1874 – 14 February 1898) was an Irish cricketer and rugby union player. Life Arthur Percival Gwynn was born in Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland, the fifth son of the Very Rev John Gwynn D.D. and Josephi ...
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Lucius Gwynn Lucius Henry Gwynn (5 May 1873 – 23 December 1902) was an Irish academic and sportsman who was noted for his prowess in both rugby union football and cricket. Life Lucius Gwynn was one member of a family well known in the Dublin of his time ...
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John Tudor Gwynn John Tudor ("Jack") Gwynn, CIE, ICS (13 November 1881 – 17 May 1956) was an Irish-born British civil servant in India and cricketer. Early life and cricket career The seventh son of the Very Rev John Gwynn D.D. and Lucy Josephine O’Brien ...
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Robert Gwynn Robert Malcolm Gwynn (26 April 1877 – 25 June 1962) was a Church of Ireland clergyman and academic whose entire working life was spent at Trinity College Dublin. In his youth he was also an outstanding cricketer. Several of Robin Gwynn' ...
, represented Ireland at cricket * Arnold Harvey,
Duncan Harvey Duncan Harvey (born 12 March 1981) is an Australian bobsledder who has competed since 2008. He finished 29th in the two-man event at the FIBT World Championships 2009 in Lake Placid, New York. Harvey competed in lesser events prior to the 2010 W ...
and Frederick Harvey; brothers * Samuel Irwin and
Sinclair Irwin Sinclair may refer to: Places * Lake Sinclair, near Milledgeville, Georgia * Sinclair, Iowa * Sinclair, West Virginia * Sinclair, Wyoming * Sinclair Mills, British Columbia * Sinclair Township, Minnesota * Sinclair, Manitoba People * Sinc ...
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Dave Kearney Dave Kearney (born 19 June 1989), is an Ireland, Irish rugby union player who plays wing and fullback for Lansdowne Football Club, Lansdowne, Leinster Rugby, Leinster and Ireland national rugby union team, Ireland. He attended Clongowes Wood Coll ...
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Rob Kearney Robert Kearney (born 26 March 1986) is an Irish rugby union former player. He played for 15 years for Leinster followed by a 6 month stint in Australia, playing for Perth based side Western Force. He also played over a decade for the Ireland na ...
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Mike Kiernan Michael Joseph Kiernan (born 17 January 1961) is a former international rugby union player. He had 43 caps for Ireland, from 1982 to 1991, scoring 6 tries, 40 conversions, 62 penalties and 6 drop goals, in an aggregate of 308 points. He was cal ...
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Tom Kiernan Thomas Joseph Kiernan (7 January 1939 – 3 February 2022) was an Ireland international rugby union player. He won 54 caps for Ireland as a full-back between 1960 and 1973 and captained his country 24 times. At the time of his retirement he wa ...
and Mick Lane; Mike is the nephew of Tom, and also of Mick Lane. * James Magee, Joseph Magee, and
Louis Magee Aloysius Mary "Louis" Magee (1 May 1874 – 4 April 1945) was an Irish rugby union halfback. Magee played club rugby for Bective Rangers and London Irish and played international rugby for Ireland and was part of the British Isles team in their ...
; brothers. James did not represent Ireland internationally, but did represent the
British and Irish Lions The British & Irish Lions is a rugby union team selected from players eligible for the national teams of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The Lions are a test side and most often select players who have already played for their national ...
* Kenny Murphy, Noel Murphy jr., and Noel Murphy sr.; Kenny is Noel jr's son and Noel sr's grandson * Barry O'Driscoll and John O'Driscoll; brothers.
Brian O'Driscoll Brian Gerard O'Driscoll (born 21 January 1979) is an Irish former professional rugby union player. He played at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster and for Ireland. He captained Ireland from 2003 until 2012, and captained the ...
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Kevin O'Flanagan Kevin Patrick O'Flanagan (10 June 1919 – 26 May 2006) was an Irish sportsman, physician and sports administrator. An outstanding all-rounder, he represented his country at both soccer and rugby union. He was also a noted sprinter and long jum ...
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Mick O'Flanagan Mick O'Flanagan (29 September 1922 – 13 September 2015) was an Irish former sportsman who represented his country at both soccer and rugby union. As a soccer player, O'Flanagan played for, among others, Home Farm, Bohemians and Belfast Cel ...
; brothers * Richard Wallace, Paul Wallace, and David Wallace; brothers * Arthur Knight Wallis, William Armstrong Wallis,
Clive O'Neill Wallis Clive is a name. People and fictional characters with the name include: People Given name * Clive Allen (born 1961), English football player * Clive Anderson (born 1952), British television, radio presenter, comedy writer and former barrister * ...
, and Thomas Gill Wallis; Arthur and William were brothers, and were uncles of Clive and Thomas * Gordon Wood and
Keith Wood Keith Wood (born 27 January 1972) is an Irish former international rugby union player who played as a hooker for Ireland, the British & Irish Lions, Garryowen, Harlequins and Munster. He was nicknamed 'The Raging Potato' because of his bal ...
; Gordon was Keith's father


Italy

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Arturo Bergamasco Arturo Bergamasco (born 15 March 1951) is a retired Italian rugby union footballer. He played as an open-side flanker. He played for Rovigo and Petrarca where he won two Italian championships. He earned his first national cap with Italy natio ...
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Mauro Bergamasco Mauro Bergamasco (born 1 May 1979) is a former Italian rugby union footballer who last played for Zebre. He predominantly played as an open-side flanker, although his versatility means that he had also played a number of international games on th ...
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Mirco Bergamasco Mirco Bergamasco (born 23 February 1983) is an Italian rugby union and rugby league footballer. Bergamasco has played both rugby league and rugby union, and is a dual-code rugby international, having played for both the Italy national rugby unio ...
; Arturo is the father of brothers Mauro and Mirco *
Marcello Cuttitta Marcello Cuttitta (born 2 September 1966) is a former Italian rugby union player who went into coaching after retirement. His role was wing. Cuttitta played club rugby for major Italian teams including L'Aquila from 1985 to 1988, Amatori Milan f ...
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Massimo Cuttitta Massimo Cuttitta (2 September 1966 – 11 April 2021) was an Italian professional rugby union player and coach. He used to play as a prop. He was the twin brother of Marcello Cuttitta. Early life Cuttitta was born at Latina. His family moved to ...
; twin brothers * Ivan Francescato,
Bruno Francescato Bruno may refer to: People and fictional characters *Bruno (name), including lists of people and fictional characters with either the given name or surname * Bruno, Duke of Saxony (died 880) * Bruno the Great (925–965), Archbishop of Cologne, ...
, Nello Francescato and Rino Francescato; brothers *
Andrea Pratichetti Andrea Pratichetti (born 26 November 1988) is a retired Italian rugby union player who played for Mogliano as a centre in Top12 until 2021−22 season. Pratichetti was raised at Rugby Roma, where his uncle Carlo was a player and then a coach. A ...
and Matteo Pratichetti; brothers


Japan

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Nataniela Oto Nataniela Oto (born May 26, 1980) is a Tongan- Japanese rugby union player. He plays as a flanker. In 2004, he obtained Japanese citizenship. He is the brother of Lopeti Oto, who played for the Japanese national rugby union team in the 1995 Rugby ...
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Nofomuli Taumoefolau Nofomuli Taumoefolau (born 1956) is a former rugby union player. He represented and at international level. He played three tests for before he debuted for against a French selection team in 1985. He played for Sanyo since 1980 until the end o ...
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Koliniasi Holani , born 25 October 1981, is a Tongan born, Japanese professional Rugby union player.outh_African_Broadcasting_Corporation_-_Ryu_Koliniasi_Holani">_He_is_the_nephew_of_the_former_Japan_international_Nofomuli_Taumoefolau He_plays_at_Rugby_union_posi ...
and Sioape Latu Holani; Nofomuli is the uncle of brothers Koliniasi and Sioape


Luxembourg

*Martin Abel and Nick Abel; Nick is Martin's son *Philip Barnard and Tertius Barnard; brothers *Greg Brittin and Jason Brittin; brothers *Andrew Browne and Scott Browne; Scott is Andy's son *Steve Clarke and James Clarke; brothers *Jean-Claude Da Col and Julian Da Col; Julian is Claude's son *Ray Fitzpatrick and John Fitzpatrick; John is Ray's son *Richard Geoffreys, Nick Geoffreys, and Gareth Geoffreys; Gareth and Nick are Richard's sons *Loic Herve, Fred Herve and Cedric Herve; brothers (XV and VII) *Romain Kimmel and Guillaume Kimmel; brothers (XV and VII) *Mike Lowe, Christian Lowe, and Mark Lowe (7s); Christian and Mark are Mick's sons *Johan Lux and Thibault Lux; brothers *Marcello Ridolfi and Steve Ridolfi; Steve is Marcello's son *Rob Rogers and Euan Rodgers; Euan is Rob's son *Andrew Thompson and Martin Thompson; brothers (XV and VII) *Alex Van Zeeland and Josh Van Zeeland; Josh is Alex's son (XV and VII) *Tony Whiteman and Bruce Whiteman; brothers (XV and VII) *Phill Williams and Rhys Williams; Rhys is Phill's son


New Zealand

* James Archer and Robin Archer; James is Robin's uncle *
John Ashworth John Ashworth may refer to: * John Ashworth (cricketer) (1850–1901), English cricketer * John Ashworth (footballer), English professional footballer * John Ashworth (judge) (1906–1975), England judge and barrister *John Ashworth (preacher) (181 ...
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Brodie Retallick Brodie Allan Retallick (born 31 May 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, who plays as a lock for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and is part of the squad for New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition. Retallick ...
; John is Brodie's uncle *The Bachop-Mauger family:
Graeme Bachop Graeme Thomas Miro Bachop (born 11 June 1967) is a former rugby union footballer from New Zealand. He is of Samoan, Tahitian and Cook Islands heritage. Career Bachop made his All Blacks debut against Japan B in Tokyo on 21 October 1987, his firs ...
and Stephen Bachop (brothers) are both uncles of
Aaron Mauger Aaron Joseph Douglas Mauger (last name pronounced "Major"; born 29 November 1980) is a New Zealand professional rugby union coach and former player. He played at centre for Leicester Tigers. Playing career Born in Christchurch, Mauger played f ...
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Nathan Mauger Nathan Keith Mauger (born 8 April 1978 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a rugby union player. He spent the entirety of his Super Rugby career with the Canterbury Crusaders. He played for the All Blacks in 2002 in which he played 2 games but neve ...
. Stephen's wife was
Sue Garden-Bachop Susan Carol Garden-Bachop (2 December 1961 – 11 September 2008) was a New Zealand sportsperson who represented her country in rugby union, touch, basketball and field hockey. Early life and family Born in about 1960, Garden-Bachop grew up in ...
. Another uncle of Aaron and Nathan is former world speedway champion
Ivan Mauger Ivan Gerald Mauger (4 October 1939 – 16 April 2018) was a New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider. He won a record six Speedway World Championship, World Championships (Finals), a feat equalled only with the inclusion of the Speedway GP Champi ...
. Stephen and Sue's son
Jackson Garden-Bachop Jackson Kyle Garden-Bachop (born 3 October 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player of Cook Islands descent who currently plays as a fly-half for the in the international Super Rugby competition. Early career Born in Dunedin, Garden-Bachop i ...
has represented New Zealand at age group level, and their daughter Georgia Garden-Bachop has done the same at hockey. Graeme also represented Japan internationally and Stephen also represented Samoa. *
Beauden Barrett Beauden John Barrett (born 27 May 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays as a Fly-half (rugby union), First five-eighth (fly-half) and Fullback (rugby union), fullback for Taranaki Rugby Football Union, Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cu ...
, Kane Barrett, Blake Barrett, Scott Barrett,
Jordie Barrett Jordan Matthew Barrett (born 17 February 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a Centre (rugby union), utility back internationally for New Zealand's All Blacks, and for the Wellington Hurricanes, Hurricanes in the Sup ...
and Kevin Barrett; Kevin is the father of the brothers Beauden, Kane, Blake, Scott, and Jordie. In June 2018, Beauden, Jordie, and Scott became the first group of three brothers to start in the same test for the
All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987 ...
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Kevin Barry Kevin Gerard Barry (20 January 1902 – 1 November 1920) was an Irish Republican Army (IRA) soldier who was executed by the British Government during the Irish War of Independence. He was sentenced to death for his part in an attack upon a Bri ...
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Liam Barry Liam John Barry (born 15 March 1971) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former rugby union player. He is the assistant coach of New Zealand men's sevens team. He has previously been the assistant coach the Auckland Blues, Blues and head coac ...
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Ned Barry Edward Fitzgerald Barry (3 September 1905 – 12 December 1993) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Barry represented Wellington and, briefly, Wanganui at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, ...
; Liam is Kevin's son and Ned's grandson * Bill Birtwistle,
Mark Birtwistle Mark Leslie Birtwistle (born 17 October 1962, in Auckland) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former rugby union footballer. He played as lock. Career He debuted in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, in the match against Wales at Cardiff, on 6 October 1991. His ...
and Beaudene Birtwistle; Mark is Bill's nephew and Beaudene's father. Mark represented Samoa internationally. *
Todd Blackadder Todd Blackadder (born 20 September 1971) is a retired New Zealand rugby union player and professional rugby coach. He captained the national team, the All Blacks 14 times playing a total of 25 games and 12 tests. Blackadder captained the Crusad ...
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Ethan Blackadder Ethan J. Blackadder (born 22 March 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for in the Bunnings NPC and the in the Super Rugby competition. His position of choice is flanker. He is the son of former All Blacks player Todd Blackad ...
; Todd is Ethan's father *
Daniel Braid Daniel John Braid (born 23 February 1981) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand who captained Sale Sharks in the English Premiership. He played at open-side flanker. Previously, he played for the Blues in Super Rugby. He also won si ...
and Gary Braid; Gary is Daniel's father. Daniel's brother
Luke Braid Luke Gary Braid (born 5 October 1988) is a rugby union footballer who plays for the Blues in Super Rugby and Auckland in the ITM Cup. He plays as a loose forward. Braid has also played for three national rugby union teams, the New Zealand Sch ...
has represented New Zealand at age-group level *
Robin Brooke Robin Matthew Brooke (born 10 December 1966 in Warkworth, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand rugby player. He played for the New Zealand national rugby union team in the 1990s, playing many tests alongside brother Zinzan Brooke. Career B ...
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Zinzan Brooke Zinzan Valentine Brooke (born Murray Zinzan Brooke on 14 February 1965) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer who played at number eight. Brooke played 58 tests for New Zealand, and 42 non-international matches for the All Blacks. He ...
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Handley Brown Handley Welbourn Brown (29 August 1904 – 5 December 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Brown represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks ...
, Henry Brown, and Ross Brown; Handley and Henry were brothers, Ross was Handley's son *
Dan Carter Daniel William Carter (born 5 March 1982) is a retired New Zealand rugby union player. Carter played for Crusaders (Super Rugby) in New Zealand and played for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. He is the highest point scorer in ...
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Bill Dalley William Charles Dalley (18 November 1901 – 9 February 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Starting out as a utility back, Dalley made his debut at a provincial level for in 1921. He became a specialist halfback in 1924, and was qui ...
; Dan is Bill's great-nephew * Eric Cockroft and Sam Cockroft; Eric is Sam's nephew * Alfred Cooke and Reuben Cooke; brothers *
Greg Cooper Gregory John Luke Cooper (born 10 June 1965) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Cooper represented Hawke's Bay, Otago and Auckland at a provincial level and the in Super Rugby. He was a member of the New Zealand national ...
and Matthew Cooper; brothers *
Andy Dalton Andrew Gregory Dalton (born October 29, 1987) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Red Rifle", Dalton previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, and ...
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Ray Dalton Raymond A. Dalton (born May 10, 1991) is an American singer and songwriter based in Seattle, Washington. He began his career as a gospel and R&B singer. Dalton gained prominence as the featured artist on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 2011 song "Can ...
; Andy is Ray's son *
Bob Deans Robert George Deans (19 February 1884 – 30 September 1908) was a New Zealand and Canterbury rugby union footballer. In 1905, Deans entered New Zealand rugby folklore for his disallowed try against Wales in the famous '' Match of the Century''. ...
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Bruce Deans Ian Bruce Deans (25 November 1960 – 16 August 2019) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played for Canterbury during the 1980s and was a key part of the squad for many years. He played for two seasons for New Zealand. He was selected ...
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Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans (born 4 September 1959) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the head coach of Japanese club Panasonic Wild Knights. He was head coach of the Australian national team between 2008 and 2013. Deans had ...
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Jock Hobbs Michael James Bowie Hobbs (15 February 1960  – 13 March 2012), generally known as Jock Hobbs, was a New Zealand rugby union player and administrator. A Flanker (rugby union), flanker, he played for Canterbury Rugby Football Union, Canter ...
; brothers Bruce and Robbie are grandnephews of Bob. Jock was Bruce and Robbie's brother-in-law * John Dick and Malcolm Dick; Malcolm is John's son * Eddie Dunn and Ian Dunn; brothers * Brian Fitzpatrick and
Sean Fitzpatrick Sean Brian Thomas Fitzpatrick (born 4 June 1963) is a former rugby union player who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come from that country. Early life and family Fitzpatrick was born in Auc ...
; Sean is Brian's son *
Ben Franks Ben John Franks (born 27 March 1984) is an Australian-born New Zealand rugby union coach and former player. He played as a prop. He is one of only 21 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions. Ben Franks along with young ...
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Owen Franks Owen Thomas Franks (born 23 December 1987) is a New Zealand rugby player who currently plays for Hurricanes (rugby union), Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition. His usual position is tighthead prop. Franks has previously represented the C ...
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Hosea Gear Hosea Emiliano Gear (born 16 March 1984) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a wing. He has also played 14 international matches for New Zealand. Early life The younger brother of Rico Gear, he was born in Gisborne, New Ze ...
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Rico Gear Rico Levi Gear (born 26 February 1978) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He was a specialist right wing but also covered midfield positions. He is the older brother of New Zealand winger Hosea Gear Club career Gear was educated at Gi ...
; brothers *
Ken Going Kenneth Tautohe Going (18 February 1942 – 6 August 2008) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A Rugby union positions#Full-back, full-back, Going represented Northland Rugby Union, North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of th ...
, Sid Going, and Todd Miller; brothers Ken and Sid are uncles of Todd. Sid's son
Jared Going Jared is a given name of Bible, Biblical derivation. Origin In the Book of Genesis, the Jared (biblical figure), biblical patriarch Jared (יֶרֶד) was the sixth in the ten pre-Noah's Ark, flood generations between Adam and Noah; he was the ...
has represented New Zealand at rugby sevens * Alan Good and Hugh Good; brothers *
Rob Gordon William Robert Gordon (born 7 August 1965) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A Rugby union positions#Back row, loose forward, where he could play either blind side flanker or No. 8. Gordon represented Otago Rugby Football Union, Otago ...
and Steve Gordon; brothers *
Jimmy Haig James Scott Haig (7 December 1924 – 28 October 1996) was a Scottish-born New Zealand rugby footballer who represented New Zealand in both rugby league and rugby union. Early years Haig was born in Scotland but emigrated to New Zealand at a y ...
and
Laurie Haig Laurence Stokes Haig (18 October 1922 – 10 July 1992) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was born in Scotland but emigrated to New Zealand with his family when he was two years old. A first five-eighth, Haig represented Otago at a provi ...
; brothers *
Nathan Harris Nathan Harris (born 1880) was an American baseball third baseman and captain in the pre-Negro leagues. He played for many of the best teams between 1900 and 1910. Born and raised in Middleport, Ohio, Harris moved to Columbus, Ohio with his paren ...
and
Perry Harris Perry Colin Harris (11 January 1946 – 8 August 2021) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Harris represented Manawatu at a provincial level, and was called into the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, as a replacement on thei ...
; Nathan is Perry's grandson * Bill Hazlett and Jack Hazlett; Bill is Jack's uncle *
Dave Hewett David Norman Hewett (born 14 July 1971) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand, currently working as Coach (sport), coach, whose usual position was prop. Rugby union career Player He played for the Crusaders (rugby), Crusaders in Sup ...
and
Jason Hewett Jason Alexander Hewett (born 17 October 1968) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Hewett represented Manawatu and Auckland at domestic level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Z ...
; cousins * Arthur Hughes and
Kevin Skinner Patrick Kevin Skinner (born February 25, 1974) is an American country music singer from the Jackson Purchase region of Kentucky. He is the winner of the fourth season of '' America's Got Talent''. Early life and career Skinner is from the ...
; cousins * Lyn Jaffray and
Merv Jaffray Mervyn William Rutherford Jaffray (born 18 January 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A Rugby union positions#Back row, back rower, Jaffray represented Otago Rugby Football Union, Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of t ...
; brothers *
Jamie Joseph James Whitinui Joseph (born 21 November 1969) is a New Zealand-born Japanese former rugby union player and current rugby union coach. A flanker, Joseph represented Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, ...
and
Leon MacDonald Leon Raymond MacDonald (born 21 December 1977) is a retired New Zealand rugby union footballer, and now head coach for the Auckland Blues rugby team, who played 56 tests for the national team, the All Blacks. He played as a first five-eighth (f ...
; second-cousins * Arthur Knight, Laurie Knight, and
Lawrie Knight Lawrence Gibb Knight (born 24 September 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and loose forward, Knight represented Auckland and Poverty Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All B ...
; Arthur and Laurie are brothers, Lawrie is Laurie's son * Richard Loe, and
Alex Wyllie Alexander John "Grizz" Wyllie (born 30 August 1944) is a New Zealand rugby union former player and coach. Playing career Wyllie began his rugby career playing for Glenmark Rugby Club, in North Canterbury. During his first-class career he playe ...
; Richard is Alex's nephew * Angus Macdonald and Hamish Macdonald; Angus is Hamish's son *
Hoani MacDonald Hoani MacDonald (born 21 August 1978) is a former New Zealand Rugby Union, rugby union player and current coach. He played provincial rugby for Southland Rugby, Southland, and for the Highlanders (rugby), Highlanders in Super Rugby. In Septembe ...
, Dan Udy, and
Hart Udy Hart Udy (27 July 1857 – 6 August 1933) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Udy represented Wellington Wellington ( mi, Te Whanganui-a-Tara or ) is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip ...
; Dan and Hart were cousins. Hoani is Dan's great-grandnephew * Archie McMinn and
Paddy McMinn Francis Alexander McMinn (10 November 1874 – 8 August 1947), usually known as Alex or Paddy McMinn was a New Zealand rugby union player. Playing most of his rugby at hooker, McMinn represented Manawatu, Hawke's Bay and Wellington at a provi ...
; brothers *
Colin Meads Sir Colin Earl Meads (3 June 1936 – 20 August 2017) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played 55 test matches (133 games), most frequently in the lock forward position, for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks, from 1957 until 19 ...
and Stanley Meads; brothers * Bill Meates and
Kevin Meates Kevin Francis Meates (20 February 1930 – 17 April 2022) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, sometimes playing at lock, Meates represented at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, ...
; brothers *
Andrew Mehrtens Andrew Philip Mehrtens (born 28 April 1973) is a New Zealand former rugby union player. He was regarded as a top first five-eighth, having played first for Canterbury in 1993, before being selected for the All Blacks (New Zealand's national te ...
and George Mehrtens; Andrew is George's grandson * Graham Mexted and
Murray Mexted Murray Graham Mexted (born 5 September 1953) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played 34 consecutive tests for the All Blacks from 1979 to 1985. He also played 38 non-test games including 7 as captain. During his time with the All B ...
; Murray is Graham's son *
Anton Oliver Anton David Oliver (born 9 September 1975) is a retired New Zealand rugby union player. Previously, he played as a hooker for Marlborough (one of the predecessors to today's Tasman side) and Otago in the National Provincial Championship and Ai ...
and Frank Oliver; Anton is Frank's son *
Bill Osborne William Michael Osborne (born 24 April 1955) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth and centre, Osborne represented Wanganui and Waikato at a provincial level. Started his club career with the local Kaierau Rugby Union ...
and
Glen Osborne Glen Matthew Osborne (born 27 August 1971) is a New Zealand television presenter, former rugby union player and current Police Constable for the New Zealand Police. Osborne was born in Wanganui and played representative rugby for Wanganui in th ...
; Glen is Bill's nephew * Walter Pringle and
Codie Taylor Codie Joshua Dane Taylor (born 31 March 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for Crusaders in Super Rugby, Canterbury in the ITM Cup, and New Zealand internationally. Having grown up in Feilding and Levin before ...
; Codie is Walter's 2nd great grandson * Charles Purdue, George Purdue, and Pat Purdue; Charles and Pat were brothers, George was Pat's son *Henry Roberts and Teddy Roberts; first father and son All Blacks *
Alan Robilliard Alan Charles Compton Robilliard (20 December 1903 – 23 April 1990) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Robilliard represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks ...
and Ross Smith; Ross was Alan's nephew *
Isaac Ross Isaac Beattie Ross (born 27 October 1984) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the lock position for the Austin Gilgronis of Major League Rugby (MLR) competition. Professional career Ross is of Māori descent, and played for New ...
and
Jock Ross Jock Ross may refer to: * Jock Ross (rugby player) (born 1949), New Zealand rugby player * Jock Ross (1920s footballer), Scottish football player. * William "Jock" Ross (born 1943), Australian outlaw biker {{hndis, Ross, Jock ...
; Isaac is Jock's son * Annaleah Rush and Xavier Rush; sister and brother *
Julian Savea Sio Julian Savea (born 7 August 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He currently plays wing for in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Savea formerly played for in the Top 14, and is a former captain of the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup. Bet ...
and
Ardie Savea Ardie Suemalo Savea (born 14 October 1993) is a rugby union player who plays as a flanker or number 8 for in the ITM Cup, the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and international rugby for the New Zealand All Blacks. Savea was a member of New Zealan ...
; brothers * Jack Shearer and Sydney Shearer; brothers * Exia Shelford, Frank Shelford, and
Wayne Shelford Sir Wayne Thomas "Buck" Shelford (born 13 December 1957) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained New Zealand national rugby union team, New Zealand (the All Blacks) in the late 1980s. He is also cre ...
; Frank is the uncle of cousins Exia and Wayne. Further cousins,
Adrian Shelford Adrian Tremain Shelford (4 January 1964 – 19 September 2003) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for New Zealand, and at club level for Wigan and Wakefield Trinity ( H ...
and
Darrall Shelford Darrel Shelford is a former professional rugby union and rugby league footballer, and coach. Early years Shelford attended Western Heights High School in Rotorua, New Zealand. He is the brother of All Blacks legend Buck Shelford. Playing care ...
represented New Zealand and Scotland respectively at rugby league *
Johnny Smith Johnny Henry Smith II (June 25, 1922 – June 11, 2013) was an American cool jazz and mainstream jazz guitarist. He wrote "Walk, Don't Run" in 1954. In 1984, Smith was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Early life During the Great Dep ...
and Peter Smith; brothers * Dave Solomon,
Frank Solomon Frank Solomon (30 May 1906 – 21 December 1991) was an American-born New Zealand Rugby Union player. He has played national provincial rugby for Auckland and international rugby for the All Blacks. Considered a pacific pioneer in New Zealand r ...
, and
Josh Kronfeld Joshua Adrian Kronfeld (born 20 June 1971) is a TV presenter and a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand at international level and Otago, the Highlanders and Leicester at first-class level. During his international career, K ...
; Dave and Frank were step-brothers, Josh is their grandnephew * Charles Speight and
Michael Speight Michael Wayne Speight (born 24 February 1962) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Speight represented Waikato, North Auckland and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All B ...
; Michael is Charles's great-grandson * George Spencer and John Spencer; brothers * Bob Stuart, Kevin Stuart and Jim Kearney; Bob and Kevin were brothers and Jim was their cousin *
Murray Taylor Murray Barton Taylor (born 25 August 1956) is a retired rugby union player from New Zealand. He played thirty matches for the New Zealand national rugby union team, All Blacks in the late 1970s and early 1980s; seven of these were Test match (rug ...
,
Tom Taylor Tom Taylor (19 October 1817 – 12 July 1880) was an English dramatist, critic, biographer, public servant, and editor of ''Punch'' magazine. Taylor had a brief academic career, holding the professorship of English literature and language a ...
, and
Warwick Taylor Warwick Thomas Taylor (born 11 March 1960) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He won 24 caps for the All Blacks between 1983 and 1988 and played in the victorious New Zealand team at the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Since retiring from rugb ...
; Murray and Warwick are brothers. Tom is Warwick's son *
Alan Whetton Alan Whetton (born 15 December 1959) also known as ''AJ'' is a former rugby union footballer who played for New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. Whetton first played representative rugby for Auckland in 1981. He played alongside his twin ...
and
Gary Whetton Gary William Whetton (born 15 December 1959) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He played 180 matches for Auckland, and 58 tests (15 as captain) at lock for the All Blacks from 1981 to 1991. He serves on the Auckland Blues board and was ...
; twin brothers *
George Whitelock George Braeden Whitelock (born 27 March 1986) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He played for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup. He played as a flanker. Biography George is the son ...
, Luke Whitelock, and
Sam Whitelock Samuel Lawrence Whitelock (born 12 October 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a lock for the Crusaders in Super Rugby and Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup. Whitelock has captained the Crusaders, and New Zealand in five interna ...
; brothers. A fourth brother, Adam Whitelock, has represented New Zealand at rugby sevens *
Sonny Bill Williams Sonny Bill Williams (born 3 August 1985) is a New Zealand heavyweight boxer, and a former professional rugby league and rugby union player and as of recently is working for Stan Sports. He is only the List of dual-code rugby internationals#New ...
, and
Niall Williams (rugby union) Niall Williams-Guthrie ('' née'' Williams; born 21 April 1988) is a New Zealand rugby league player. She has represented New Zealand in rugby sevens and touch rugby at an international level. She has won silver medals as part of New Zealand's ...
, brother and sister *
Fred Woodman Fred Akehurst Woodman (born 10 February 1958) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Woodman represented North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1980 and 1981. He p ...
, and
Kawhena Woodman Taui Ben Kawhena Woodman (born 9 May 1960) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Woodman represented North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1984. He made six appe ...
; brothers *Daniel Ripata and Seta Tamnivalu and Sione Lauaki; relations


Portugal

*
David Mateus David Mateus (born 7 February 1980) is a Portuguese rugby union footballer. His position in the field is as a wing or center. He played for Belenenses. Mateus has a twin brother, Diogo Mateus, with whom he played in the 2008 Hong Kong Sevens ...
and
Diogo Mateus Diogo Pereira Mateus (born Lisbon, February 7, 1980) is a Portuguese rugby union player. He played as a centre. He came through the ranks at Belenenses (after a stint at "Clube dos TLP"), he was on the books with Heineken Cup champions Munste ...
; twin brothers *
Vasco Uva Vasco Maria Nunes Barata de Sousa Uva (born 15 December 1982 in Lisbon) is a former Portuguese rugby union player. He played as a number eight. He took his law degree at the Catholic University of Portugal, in Lisbon, and he works as a lawye ...
and
Gonçalo Uva Gonçalo Uva (born 3 October 1984 in Lisbon) is a former Portuguese rugby union player. He plays as a lock. He played for Montpellier Hérault RC and RC Narbonne, in French rugby, the Top 14. He played for Grupo Desportivo Direito, in Portugal, ...
; brothers *
João Uva João Pedro Azevedo de Sousa Uva (born 19 May 1980 in Lisbon) is a former Portuguese rugby union footballer and a current coach. He played as a flanker. He played for Belenenses, where he won the Portuguese Cup in 2000-01, the Portuguese Super ...
cousin of
Vasco Uva Vasco Maria Nunes Barata de Sousa Uva (born 15 December 1982 in Lisbon) is a former Portuguese rugby union player. He played as a number eight. He took his law degree at the Catholic University of Portugal, in Lisbon, and he works as a lawye ...
and
Gonçalo Uva Gonçalo Uva (born 3 October 1984 in Lisbon) is a former Portuguese rugby union player. He plays as a lock. He played for Montpellier Hérault RC and RC Narbonne, in French rugby, the Top 14. He played for Grupo Desportivo Direito, in Portugal, ...
; cousins


Romania

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Haralambie Dumitraș Haralambie Dumitraș (born 11 February 1960), also known as Hari Dumitraș, is a Romanian former rugby union player and current coach. He played as number eight. Professional career He played for Section Paloise and RC Strasbourg in France. Dum ...
and
Iulian Dumitraș Iulian Dumitraş (born 22 June 1982 in Suceava) is a Romanian former rugby union fly-half or fullback. He is the son of former Romania international Hari Dumitraş. He played for a number of clubs in France including US Dax, Tarbes, FC Grenobl ...
; Iulian is Haralambie's son. *
Viorel Morariu Viorel Morariu (18 October 1931 – 23 May 2017) was a former Romanian rugby union flanker. He was one of the best Romanian rugby players of his generation. His son Octavian Morariu became president of the Romanian Rugby Federation (F.R.R). Int ...
and Octavian Morariu; Octavian is Viorel's son. * Gheorghe Ion and Adrian Ion; Adrian is Gheorghe 's son. *
Andrei Ursache Andrei Ursache (born 10 May 1984) is a Romanian rugby union player. He plays in the prop position for amateur Pro D2 club Carcassonne and formally for București based European Challenge Cup side the Wolves The wolf (''Canis lupus''; ...
and Valentin Ursache; brothers.


Samoa

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Census Johnston Census Johnston (born 6 May 1981) is a former Samoan rugby union player. He has represented Samoa several times, and was in the Pacific Islanders' (combined Fiji, Samoa, Tonga) team which toured Europe in November 2006 and earned 6 Caps with En ...
and James Johnston; brothers * Lolani Koko,
Kofe Koko Kofe may refer to * KOFE, an American radio station *Chorny Kofe Чёрный Кофе (Chorny Kofe, Russian for "black coffee") is a Russian heavy metal music, heavy metal band active since 1981. It is led by guitarist and singer Dmitry Varshav ...
and Ali Koko; Lolani is Kofe's brother and Ali's uncle *
Jack Lam Jack Tafa Lam (born 18 November 1987) is a New Zealand-born, Australian-raised rugby player who plays as a flanker for Moana Pasifika and internationally for Samoa. Lam played seven matches for Tasman in 2008 before moving north to Waikato in ...
and
Pat Lam Patrick Richard Lam (born 29 September 1968) is a rugby union coach and former player. He is currently Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears in England's Premiership Rugby. Born in New Zealand, he represented New Zealand in schools and under-21 ...
; cousins *
Trevor Leota Trevor Leota (born 8 February 1975) is a New Zealand-born former rugby union player for Samoa. He currently coaches at the Footscray Bulldogs in Melbourne, Australia. Leota was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and won 30 caps for Samoa. Career He ...
and
Va'aiga Tuigamala Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala Pulelua Fesola'i (4 September 1969 – 24 February 2022), sometimes known as Inga Tuigamala, was a professional rugby union and rugby league footballer. Born in Samoa, he represented New Zealand in rugby union, winnin ...
; second cousins. Tuigamala played internationally for both Samoa and New Zealand


Scotland

* Robert Ainslie and Thomas Ainslie; brothers * Allen Arthur and John Arthur; brothers * John Beattie and
Johnnie Beattie John William Beattie (born 21 November 1985) is a Scottish former rugby union player. A number 8, he played for Glasgow Warriors, Montpellier, Castres and Bayonne. Background Beattie is the son of former Scotland number 8 John Beattie and ...
; John is Johnnie's father. Johnnie's sister
Jen Beattie Jennifer Patricia Beattie (born 13 May 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Arsenal of the FA WSL and the Scotland national team. Beattie is a tall, strong, right-footed player. Although typically a defender or midfielder ...
plays football for Scotland *
David Bedell-Sivright David Revell "Darkie" Bedell-Sivright (8 December 1880 – 5 September 1915) was a Scottish international rugby union forward who captained both Scotland and the British Isles. Born in Edinburgh, and educated at Fettes College where he le ...
and John Bedell-Sivright; brothers *
Alastair Biggar Alastair Gourlay Biggar (4 August 1946 – 6 February 2016) was a Scotland international rugby union player.Mike Biggar Mike Biggar (born 20 November 1949) is a former Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland international rugby union player. Rugby Union career Amateur career Biggar was educated at Sedbergh School in Cumbria, where he was Head of School, ...
; cousins * Alasdair Boyle and Cameron Boyle; brothers *
Gordon Brown James Gordon Brown (born 20 February 1951) is a British former politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party (UK), Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. He previously served as Chance ...
and Peter Brown; brothers. Gordon and Peter's father
John Brown John Brown most often refers to: *John Brown (abolitionist) (1800–1859), American who led an anti-slavery raid in Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859 John Brown or Johnny Brown may also refer to: Academia * John Brown (educator) (1763–1842), Ir ...
played football for Scotland, and their uncle
Jim Brown James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is a former American football player, sports analyst and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be one ...
played football for the United States * John Bruce-Lockhart,
Logie Bruce Lockhart Logie Bruce Lockhart (12 October 1921 – 7 September 2020) was a Scottish schoolmaster, writer, and journalist, in his youth a Scottish international rugby union footballer and for most of his teaching career headmaster of Gresham's School. Ba ...
, and
Rab Bruce Lockhart Rab Brougham Bruce Lockhart (1 December 1916 – 1 May 1990) was a Scottish soldier and schoolmaster, notable for his sporting career as a Scotland international at rugby unionAlan Bulloch Alan James Bulloch (born 7 July 1977) is a Scottish former rugby union player who gained five international caps at centre. Early life Bulloch was born on 7 July 1977 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was educated at Hutchesons' Grammar School and pla ...
and
Gordon Bulloch Gordon Bulloch (born 26 March 1975) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. Rugby Union career Amateur career He made his debut for West of Scotland in November 1995 against a touring side, South African provincial team Griqu ...
; brothers * Jim Calder,
Finlay Calder Finlay Calder OBE (born 20 August 1957) is a Scotland international former rugby union player. Rugby Union career Amateur career Born in Haddington, East Lothian and educated at Stewart's Melville College, Calder played at open side fla ...
, and
Lewis Calder Lewis Calder (born ) is a professional Rugby Union player who played flanker for London Scottish, retiring in 2014 due to injury. Previously, Calder captained the Scotland U21 side and represented the Scotland Sevens in 2010. He is a former p ...
; Jim and Finlay are brothers, Lewis is Jim's son * Angus Cameron and
Donald Cameron Donald Cameron may refer to: Scottish Clan Cameron * Donald Cameron of Lochiel (c. 1695 or 1700–1748), 19th Chief, and his descendants: ** Donald Cameron, 22nd Lochiel (1769–1832), 22nd Chief ** Donald Cameron of Lochiel (1835–1905), Scott ...
; brothers *
Jeremy Campbell-Lamerton Jeremy Robert Edward Campbell-Lamerton (born 21 February 1957 in Gibraltar ) , anthem = " God Save the King" , song = " Gibraltar Anthem" , image_map = Gibraltar location in Europe.svg , map_alt = Location of Gibraltar in Europe , map_ ...
and
Mike Campbell-Lamerton Colonel Michael John Campbell-Lamerton (1 August 1933 – 17 March 2005) was a Scotland international player. He was also a British Army officer. Military career He was educated at Ottershaw School near Chertsey, Surrey. National Serv ...
; Jeremy is Mike's son *
James Stewart Carrick James Stewart Carrick (4 September 1855 – 2 January 1923) was a Scottish rugby union and cricket player. He died in Seattle, Washington in 1923. Carrick was a genuine all-round sportsman, playing international rugby as a full-back for , and a ...
and
Thomas Chalmers Thomas Chalmers (17 March 178031 May 1847), was a Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of both the Church of Scotland and of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called "Scotland's greatest nine ...
; brothers-in-law *
Craig Chalmers Craig Minto Chalmers (born 15 October 1968) is a former Scotland international rugby union player and coach. He represented Scotland, the British Lions and the Barbarians at international level. He made 60 international appearances as a player ...
and
Paula Chalmers Paula Chalmers (born 8 June 1972) is a Scottish former rugby union player who made more than 70 appearances for the Scotland women's national rugby union team. International career She played club rugby for Murrayfield Wanderers RFC. She was r ...
; brother and sister *
David Chisholm David Chisholm ( St. Boswells, 23 January 1937 – Borders, 27 July 1998) was a Scottish rugby union player.Bath, p. 138 He played as a fly-half. He had 14 caps for Scotland, from 1964 to 1968, scoring 1 try and 4 drop goals, 15 points on aggre ...
and
Robin Chisholm Robin Chisholm (16 October 1929 – 2 November 1991) was a Scottish international rugby union player.Bath, p138 He was capped for eleven times between 1955 and 1960. He also played for Melrose RFC. His brother David Chisholm David Chisho ...
; brothers * George Crabbie and John Crabbie; brothers *
Gerard Crole Captain Gerard Bruce Crole (7 June 1894 – 31 March 1965) was a British colonial administrator, who represented Scotland in international rugby union and cricket,Bath (2007), p. 104 and was also a World War I flying ace credited with five aeri ...
and
Phipps Turnbull Phipps Turnbull was a Scottish international rugby union player.Bath, p139 He was capped for six times between 1901 and 1902. He also played for Edinburgh Academicals RFC. His half-brother Gerard Crole was also capped for Scotland, and played ...
; half-brothers *
Malcolm Cross Malcolm Cross was a Scotland Scotland (, ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a Anglo-Scottish border, borde ...
and William Cross; brothers * Francis Dods and
John Dods John Bruce Dods (born December 10, 1948, in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a United States filmmaker, make-up artist and specialist in prosthetic make-up effects for movies and the stage. He may be best known for designing and creating the facial ap ...
; brothers *
Michael Dods Michael Dods (born Galashiels, 30 December 1968) was a Scottish rugby union player.Bath, p. 138 He played as a wing and as a fullback. He played for Gala and Northampton RFC. He had 8 caps for Scotland, from 1994 to 1996, scoring 3 tries, 1 ...
and
Peter Dods Peter Dods (born 6 January 1958) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. His regular playing position was Fullback. Rugby union career Amateur career Dods played for Gala at fullback. Provincial career Dods was capped by Sou ...
; brothers. NOTE: Michael and Peter are not related to Francis and John Dods * Andrew Dykes and
Jimmy Dykes James Joseph Dykes (November 10, 1896 – June 15, 1976) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a third and second baseman from through , most notably as a member of the Philadelph ...
; brothers *
Arthur Dorward Arthur Fairgrieve Dorward (3 March 1925 – 4 August 2015) was a Scottish international rugby union player who played fifteen matches between 1950 – 1957. Rugby Union career Amateur career Dorward was born in 1925 in Galashiels. He ...
and
Tom Dorward Thomas Fairgrieve Dorward (27 March 1916, Galashiels – 5 March 1941, Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire) was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p138Scum.com player profile. Retrieved 20 February 2010 He died as the result of wounds re ...
; brothers. Arthur and Tom are distantly related to New Zealand international
Ali Williams Alexander James "Ali" Williams (born 30 April 1981) is a New Zealand rugby union player who played at lock, spending almost all of his playing career in his homeland. At provincial level, he played mainly with Auckland, though he spent one seaso ...
* Christy Elliot and
Tom Elliot Thomas Elliot MBE (6 April 1926 – 3 May 1998) was a Scotland international rugby union player. His regular playing position was Prop. Rugby Union career Amateur career Elliot was born into a farming family in the Scottish Borders. H ...
; brothers * Max Evans and
Thom Evans Thom Evans (born 2 April 1985) is a Scottish former international rugby union player and model. He last played on the wing for Glasgow Warriors in the Celtic League. Evans's rugby career ended aged 24 on his tenth appearance for Scotland when ...
; brothers *
Zander Fagerson Zander James Ragnar Fagerson (born 19 January 1996) is a Scottish international rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. His regular playing position is Prop. Rugby union career Amateur career Fage ...
and
Matt Fagerson Matthew Joseph Fagerson (born 16 July 1998) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland national team. Early life Fagerson played for the g ...
; brothers * Arthur Finlay,
James Finlay James Finlay was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p136 Rugby Union career Amateur career Finlay played for . Provincial career Finlay was capped for Edinburgh District, playing in the very first inter-city match in 187 ...
, and
Ninian Finlay Ninian Jamieson Finlay (31 January 1858 – 7 March 1936Godwin, p147) was a Scottish international rugby player.Bath, p136 He was capped nine times for between 1875–81, and is generally considered to be the youngest player ever to be capped ...
; brothers *
Alastair Fisher Alastair Fisher was a Scottish rugby union player.Bath, p. 139 He was capped twice in 1947 for . He also played for Waterloo R.F.C. He was the father of Colin Fisher Colin Douglas Fisher (born 27 December 1949) is a Scottish Rugby union ...
and
Colin Fisher Colin Douglas Fisher (born 27 December 1949) is a Scottish Rugby union player and administrator.Bath, p139 He was capped five times between 1975 and 1976 for . He also played for Waterloo R.F.C. Waterloo Rugby Club (known as Firwood Wat ...
; Alastair was Colin's father *
Irvine Geddes Irvine Campbell Geddes (9 July 1882 – 18 May 1962) was a Scottish rugby union player.Bath, p139 He was capped six times between 1906 and 1908 for and captained Scotland in the 1908 Calcutta Cup match.Griffiths, p2:15 He also played for Lond ...
and
Keith Geddes Keith Oliver Geddes (born 1947) is a professor emeritus in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science within the University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario. He i ...
; Irvine was Keith's father * Henry Gedge and
Peter Gedge Peter Maurice Sydney Gedge (18 May 1910 – 27 February 1993) was a Scottish teacher and rugby union player.Bath, p139 He was capped once for in 1933. Early life Peter Gedge was born on 18 May 1910 in York to Henry Theodore Sydney Gedge, a cl ...
; Henry was Peter's father *
Cameron Glasgow Cameron "Cammy" Glasgow (24 February 1966, Bridge of Allan) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p140
and
Ron Glasgow Ronnie Glasgow OBE was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p140 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Dunfermline, and Gordonians, as well as Jordanhill and Haddington. Allan Massie stated: :''"It was his misfort ...
; Cameron is Ron's son *
Brian Gossman Bryan Murray Gossman (5 May 1951 – 28 October 2022) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played as a fly-half.Bath, p138 Rugby Union career Amateur career He studied at Ardrossan Academy when leaving initially played for thei ...
and Jimmy Gossman; brothers *
Derrick Grant Derrick Grant (born 19 April 1938) is a former international rugby union player. Grant was capped fourteen times as a flanker for between 1965 and 1968. He scored one try for Scotland.Griffiths, page 2:30-2:31 He was selected for the 1966 ...
and Oliver Grant; brothers *
Jonny Gray Jonathan Douglas Gray (born 14 March 1994) is a Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland international rugby union player. He plays at Rugby union positions#Locks, lock for Exeter Chiefs in Premiership Rugby. Rugby union career Amateur ...
and Richie Gray; brothers *
Gavin Hastings Andrew Gavin Hastings, (born 3 January 1962) is a Scottish former rugby union player. A fullback, he is widely regarded to be one of the best ever Scottish rugby players and was one of the outstanding players of his generation, winning 61 c ...
, Adam Hastings and Scott Hastings; Gavin and Scott are brothers. Adam is Gavin's son. *
Brian Hegarty Charles Brian Hegarty (born in Hawick, Scotland) is a Scottish former rugby union footballer of the 1970s.Bath, p. 140 He was capped four times in 1978 for . He also played for Hawick RFC Hawick Rugby Football Club is an semi-pro rugby union ...
and John Hegarty; Brian is John's son * Ian Henderson and Mac Henderson; brothers *
Ben Hinshelwood Benjamin Gerald Hinshelwood (born 22 March 1977 in Melbourne) is a Scottish international rugby union player. He is the son of wing Sandy Hinshelwood. He attended North Sydney Boys High School. He joined the University of Sydney rugby union team ...
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Sandy Hinshelwood Alexander James Watt Hinshelwood (born ) is a former international rugby union player. He was capped twenty-one times for Scotland as a wing between 1966 and 1970.Griffiths, page 2:38-2:40 He scored five tries for Scotland. Hinshelwood was sel ...
; Ben is Sandy's son * Graham Hogg and
Stuart Hogg Stuart Hogg (born 24 June 1992) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership and used to captain the Scottish national team. His playing positions are fullback and fly-half. Hogg has twice been nam ...
; brothers. Graham and Stuart are distantly related to Northern Ireland footballer
George Best George Best (22 May 1946 – 25 November 2005) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his club career at Manchester United. A highly skilful dribbler, Best is regarded as one of the greatest pla ...
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Peter Horne Peter Horne is a rugby union coach. He is currently a Skills Coach for Glasgow Warriors. He previously was Head Coach of the Ayrshire Bulls. As a player he was a Scotland international rugby union player; and at club level he previously played ...
and George Horne; brothers *
Bob Howie Robert Howie (11 June 1898 – 14 May 1992) was a international rugby union player. He played for Kirkcaldy RFC.Bath, p. 138 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Kirkcaldy RFC. Provincial career Howie was capped by Midlands Dist ...
and Dave Howie; brothers *
Bulldog Irvine Doctor Robert William Irvine, (1853–1897) nicknamed "Bulldog", was a Scotland international rugby football player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh Academicals. Provincial career He represented Edinburg ...
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Duncan Irvine Duncan Irvine was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh Academicals; and Aberdeen Rangers. He was staying in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire in 1881 census. Provincial care ...
; brothers *
Roy Laidlaw Roy James Laidlaw (born 5 October 1953) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, pp145, 146 Rugby Union career Amateur career Much of his domestic rugby was played with Jed-Forest RFC, who were in the Scottish Second Divi ...
, Clark Laidlaw, and
Greig Laidlaw Greig Laidlaw (born 12 October 1985) is a Scotland, Scottish professional rugby union player. He plays as a Scrum-half (rugby union), scrum-half and as a Fly-half (rugby union), fly-half for NTT Communications Shining Arcs, Shining Arcs. Laidlaw ...
; Roy is Greig's uncle and Clark is Roy's son. *
Rory Lamont Rory Lamont (born 10 October 1982 in Perth) is a former rugby union player who played fullback and on the wing for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland. He prides himself on his versatility. Rory is the younger brother of Sean Lamont. Rugby career ...
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Sean Lamont Sean Lamont (born 15 January 1981) is a Scottish former international rugby union player and now Strength and Conditioning Coach. He played at centre and on the wing. He gained 105 caps for Scotland before retiring from international rugby in 2 ...
; brothers * Alan Lawson, Gregor Lawson,
Rory Lawson Rory Lawson (born 12 March 1981) is a Scottish former rugby union player who played his career in Scotland and England as a scrum half. He won 31 caps for Scotland. He attended Dollar Academy where he captained the school's 1st XV. After a nu ...
, and Jim Thompson; Alan is Rory and Gregor's father, and Jim Thompson's uncle. He is also the son-in-law of legendary Scottish rugby commentator
Bill McLaren William Pollock McLaren (16 October 1923 – 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Known as 'the voice of rugby', he retired from commentating in 2002. Renowned throughout th ...
* John Leslie and Martin Leslie; brothers * George Buchanan McClure and James Howe McClure; twin brothers. They were the first twins to both gain international caps at rugby union * Duncan MacGregor and John MacGregor; brothers *
K. G. MacLeod Kenneth Grant MacLeod (2 February 1888 – 7 March 1967) was a Scottish international rugby union player,Massie, p17 as well as a golfer, soccer player and cricketer.Massie, p18 He was capped ten times for between 1905 and 1908.Bath, p137 Ma ...
and Lewis MacLeod; brothers *
Gardyne Maitland Gardyne Maitland (7 December 1865 – 13 February 1907) was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Edinburgh Institution F.P. Provincial career He played for East of Scotland ...
and Robert Maitland; brothers *
Thomas Roger Marshall Thomas Roger Marshall (1849–1913) was a Scottish international rugby and cricket player.Bath, p104 He played at three quarter back. Rugby career One of the earliest Scottish players, he was capped four times for between 1871 and 1874. He ...
and William Marshall; brothers * Bill McEwan and Saxon McEwan; brothers * David Milne, Iain Milne, and Kenny Milne; brothers * George Murray and
Ronald Murray Ronald "Flip" Murray (born July 29, 1979) is a retired American professional basketball player who last played for Al Mouttahed Tripoli of the Lebanese Basketball League. He is a , point guard– shooting guard. After attending Strawberry Mans ...
; brothers *
George Neilson George Neilson was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby union career Amateur He played for West of Scotland. Provincial He was capped by Glasgow District in the inter-city match of 5 December 1891. International ...
, Gordon Neilson, Robert Neilson, and Willie Neilson; brothers *
Andy Nicol Andrew Douglas Nicol (born 12 March 1971), is a former Scotland international rugby union player. A scrum-half, Nicol won 23 caps for Scotland and had brief spells as a replacement on two British & Irish Lions tours. Rugby Union career Amate ...
and George Ritchie; Andy is George's grandson * Charles Orr and John Orr; brothers * Alex Purves and William Purves; brothers *
Bryan Redpath Bryan William Redpath (born 2 July 1971 in Galashiels) is a former Scotland international rugby union player and former rugby union coach. He is currently the Director of Rugby at London Scottish. Early life and family Redpath attended Kel ...
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Cameron Redpath Cameron Redpath (born 23 December 1999 in Narbonne, France) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays as an inside centre for Bath in the Gallagher Premiership. Rugby Union career Professional career He came through the Sa ...
; Bryan is Cameron's father * Charles Reid and James Reid; brothers * Keith Robertson and Mark Robertson; Keith is Mark's father * Edward Ross and James Ross; brothers * Ian Shaw and Robert Wilson Shaw; brothers *
Brian Simmers Brian Maxwell Simmers (born 26 February 1940, Glasgow) is a former Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p139 Rugby Union career Amateur career He played for Glasgow Academicals. Provincial career He played for Glasgow District ...
and Max Simmers; Brian is Max's son *
Allen Sloan Allen Sloan was a Scottish rugby union player.Bath, p139 He was capped nine times between 1914 and 1921 for . He also played for Edinburgh Academicals. He was the father of Donald Sloan, who was also capped for Scotland. References * Bath, R ...
and Donald Sloan; Allen was Donald's father * Charles Stuart and
Ludovic Stuart Ludovic Stuart (22 October 1902 - 3 March 1957) was a Scotland international rugby union player.Bath, p137 Rugby Union career Amateur career Stuart joined Glasgow HSFP in 1920. Due to his footballing prowess, he became known as a great expon ...
; brothers *
Alec Valentine __NOTOC__ Alec Richard Valentine (5 February 1928 – ) was a Scottish former international rugby union footballer.Bath, p. 138 He was born in Hawick. He was capped three times for in 1953, playing Flanker. He also played for RNAS Anthorn, ...
and
Dave Valentine David Donald Valentine (12 September 1926 – 14 August 1976) was a Scottish representative rugby union and Rugby League World Cup, World Cup winning rugby league footballer, a List of dual-code rugby internationals, dual-code rugby internatio ...
; brothers *
Gordon Waddell Gordon Herbert Waddell (12 April 1937 – 13 August 2012, born Glasgow, died London, was a Scottish rugby union player, a South African politician, and the son of Herbert Waddell. He played for , the Barbarians and on two British and Irish Lio ...
and Herbert Waddell; Gordon was Herbert's son * Archibald Walker and James Walker; brothers *
Frank Waters Frank Waters (July 25, 1902 – June 3, 1995) was an American writer. He is known for his novels and historical works about the American Southwest. The Frank Waters Foundation, founded in his name, strives to foster literary and artistic achie ...
and Joseph Waters; Frank was Joseph's son


South Africa

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Geo Cronjé Geo- is a prefix derived from the Greek word ''γη'' or ''γαια'', meaning "earth", usually in the sense of "ground or land”. GEO or Geo may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''GEO'' (magazine), a popular scientific magazine ...
and
Jacques Cronjé Jacques Cronjé (born 4 August 1982)
ESPN Scrum.com is a South African
Bismarck du Plessis and
Jannie du Plessis Jan Nathaniel du Plessis (born 16 November 1982 in Bethlehem, Free State) is a South African rugby union player, who plays as a prop for in the French Top 14 and the Lions in Super Rugby. He played for the in the Currie Cup and the in Super ...
; brothers *
Carel du Plessis Carel Johan du Plessis (born 24 June 1960) is a former South African rugby union coach and player. Playing career Du Plessis played for Western Province and the Springboks, his skills earning him the nickname the ''Prince of Wings''.
, Willie du Plessis and
Michael du Plessis Michael Josias du Plessis (born 4 November 1958) is a former South African rugby union player. Playing career Du Plessis played for Western Province, Northern Transvaal, Transvaal, Eastern Province and the Springboks. He made his test debut a ...
; brothers *
Felix du Plessis Felix du Plessis (24 November 1919 – 1 May 1978) was a South African rugby union footballer and captain of the South Africa (Springbok) team that in 1949 beat the All Blacks thrice in succession, a feat that was not repeated by a South African ...
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Morné du Plessis Morné du Plessis Order of Ikhamanga, OIS (; born 21 October 1949) is a former South African rugby union player often described as one of the South Africa national rugby union team, Springboks' most successful captains. During the five years from ...
; Felix is Morné's father. They are the only father and son to have captained the South African national team (NOTE: Felix and Morné are not related to any of the du Plessis above) * Robert du Preez,
Jean-Luc du Preez Jean-Luc du Preez (born 5 August 1995 is a South African rugby union player for in the English Premiership Rugby, Premiership. He made his debut for in 2016 and his regular position is flanker, although he also plays at lock and number eight. ...
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Dan du Preez Daniel du Preez (born 5 August 1995 in Durban, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for the in the English Premiership. His usual position is number eight, but he can also play as a lock or flanker. Career Youth Du Preez was ...
, and Robert du Preez jr; Robert is Jean-Luc, Dan, and Robert jr's father. Jean-Luc and Dan are twins *
Schalk Burger Schalk Willem Petrus Burger Jr. (born 13 April 1983) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He played as a flanker for Saracens in the English Premiership and has won 86 caps for South Africa. He was a member of the 2007 Ru ...
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Schalk Burger Schalk Willem Petrus Burger Jr. (born 13 April 1983) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He played as a flanker for Saracens in the English Premiership and has won 86 caps for South Africa. He was a member of the 2007 Ru ...
; Father and Son *
Francois Louw Francois Louw (born 15 June 1985) is a South African former professional rugby union player. A flanker, he played for , the Stormers and English club . He won 76 international caps for South Africa, and was part of the team that won the 2019 R ...
and Jan Pickard; Francois is Jan's grandson * Gerhard Morkel and
Jacky Morkel Jan "Jacky" Willem Hurter Morkel (13 November 1890 – 15 May 1916) was a South African international rugby union player, who also played first class cricket. Morkel played at centre for Somerset West RFC and Western Province. He was selected fo ...
; brothers * Akona Ndungane and
Odwa Ndungane Odwa Mzuzo Ndungane (born 20 February 1981 in Mthatha, South Africa) is a former rugby union player that played first class rugby between 2000 and 2017. He played on the wing and spent the bulk of his career playing for the Sharks in the Super ...
; twin brothers *
Gysie Pienaar Zacharias Matheus Johannes 'Gysie' Pienaar (born 21 December 1954 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player. Playing career Pienaar played for the Free State and the Springboks. He made his test debut agai ...
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Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar (born 10 March 1984) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays either as a scrum-half or as a fly-half for the in the Currie Cup. Pienaar is the son of former Springbok fullback Gysie Pienaar. Ruan ...
; Gysie is Ruan's father * Jaco Reinach and
Cobus Reinach Jacobus Meyer Reinach (born 7 February 1990) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays for the Top 14 side Montpellier and South Africa. His playing position is scrum-half and he is the son of former Springbok winger Ja ...
; Jaco is Cobus' father * Chris Rossouw and Pieter Rossouw; brothers *
Jan Serfontein Jan Lodewyk Serfontein (born 15 April 1993) is a South African professional rugby union rugby player. He plays as a centre for French Top 14 side . Career Serfontein was a member of the South Africa under 20 team that won the 2012 IRB Junior ...
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Jack Slater Jack Slater may also refer to: * Jack Slater (Last Action Hero), a character in the film ''Last Action Hero'' *Jack Slater (politician) (1927–1997), Australian politician *Jackie Slater Jackie Ray Slater (born May 27, 1954), nicknamed "Big Bad ...
; Jack is Jan's Grandfather. Boela Serfontein (Jan's older Brother) is also a provincial rugby player, as was their father Boelie Sefontein *
Flip van der Merwe Phillip Rudolph van der Merwe (born 3 June 1985 in Potchefstroom) is a South African rugby union rugby player who plays in the lock position for French Top 14 side . Career Free State Cheetahs / Cheetahs Van der Merwe attended Grey Colle ...
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Flippie van der Merwe Philip "Flippie" Rudolph van der Merwe (born 8 July 1957 in Dibeng, Northern Cape Province) is a South African former rugby union player who played six test matches for the South Africa national rugby union team from 1981 to 1989. Playing ca ...
; Flip is Flippie's son *
Moaner van Heerden Johannes Lodewikus 'Moaner' van Heerden (born 18 July 1951) is a former South African rugby union international player. He played as a lock. His son, Wikus van Heerden, is also a South African international who played for Saracens in the Guinnes ...
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Wikus van Heerden Johannes Lodewikus 'Wikus' van Heerden (born 25 February 1979 in Johannesburg) is a South African former rugby union player who played as a flanker. He finished his career playing for the Lions in Super Rugby, and the Golden Lions in the natio ...
; Moaner is Wikus's father *
Hasie Versfeld Charles "Hasie" Versfeld (24 September 1866 – 6 January 1941) was a South African international rugby union player. Born in Wynberg, Cape Town, he was educated at Green Point Grammar School before playing provincial rugby for Western Provinc ...
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Oupa Versfeld Marthinus "Oupa" Versfeld (15 May 1860 – 1 September 1931) was a South African international rugby union player. Early life and family Born in Constantia and educated in Cape Town, where he attended SACS, Versfeld was the oldest of five brot ...
; brothers *
Avril Williams Avril Percy Williams (born 10 February 1961 in Paarl) is a former rugby union wing who was the second coloured man (after Errol Tobias) to play for South Africa. His nephew Chester Williams later played for the Springboks too. Playing career Wil ...
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Chester Williams Chester Mornay Williams (8 August 1970 – 6 September 2019) was a South African rugby union player. He played as a winger for the South Africa national rugby union team (Springboks) from 1993 to 2000, most notably for the team that won the ...
; Avril is Chester's uncle


Spain

* Daniel Ripol,
Oriol Ripol Oriol Ripol (born 6 September 1975, in Catalonia) is a rugby union footballer from Spain. He previously played for Rotherham, Northampton, Worcester Warriors (whom he left in 2011.) and Sale Sharks, and has represented the Barbarians. In the 2005 ...
and Roger Ripol; brothers *
Alberto Socías Alberto Socías Olmos (born 16 May 1973 in Valencia) is a former Spanish rugby union player and coach. He plays as a centre. He is the younger brother of Antonio Socías, who also was former Spanish international. Career His first international ...
and Antonio Socías; brothers * Carlos Souto and
Sergio Souto Sergio Souto Vidal (born Oviedo, 4 November 1976) is a Spanish rugby union player. He plays as a lock. His twin brother Carlos Souto was also a Spanish international. Career His first international match was on August 24, 1999, against Fiji, at A ...
; twin brothers


Tonga

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Inoke Afeaki Inoke Afeaki (born 12 July 1973 in Tofoa, Tongatapu) is a Tongan former rugby union footballer, coach and administrator. He has played professionally in New Zealand, Japan, Wales, France and Tonga, and coached in France, New Zealand and Singapor ...
and Stanley Afeaki; brothers. They are second cousins of New Zealand representative
Ben Afeaki Ben Tu'umoe Paul Afeaki (born 12 January 1988) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer. His regular playing position was prop. He represented the Chiefs in Super Rugby and North Harbour in the ITM Cup between 2010 and 2014 and also mad ...
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Penieli Latu Penieli Latu (born 20 February 1973) is a former Tongan rugby union player. He represented at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He earned 9 caps for from 1994 to 1995. He debuted against on 4 June 1994. His last match was against a year later on 15 ...
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Sinali Latu Sinali Latu (born in Tonga in 1965) is a retired Tongan-Japanese rugby union player.Bath, Richard (ed.) ''The Complete Book of Rugby'' (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ), p70 He played in Japan for Sanyo and also played for the Japan national rugby union te ...
; brothers. Sinali also represented Japan internationally *
Johnny Ngauamo Johnny Fotu Ngauamo, was born on 20 July 1969 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. He received his secondary education at Marcellin College, Auckland. He is a Rugby Union international player who played for Tonga in the position of centre (1.85 metres and 96& ...
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Milton Ngauamo Milton Makasini Ngauamo (born 25 May 1976 in Auckland) is a New Zealand-born Tongan former rugby union player. He played as a lock. He is the brother of Johnny Ngauamo, who is also a rugby union player. Career Ngauamo debuted for Tonga during a ...
; brothers *
Hudson Tongaʻuiha Hudson Tonga'uiha born as Kosilio Tonga'uiha (born 16 November 1983 in Tofua) is a Tongan rugby footballer. He plays for London Welsh RFC, London Welsh as a Centre (rugby union), centre or Fullback (rugby union), fullback. Rugby league In 2006 ...
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Soane Tongaʻuiha Soane Tonga'uiha (born 21 January 1982) is a Tongan-born, New Zealand-educated, rugby union player and coach. He plays for Chinnor and internationally for Tonga. His position of choice is loose-head prop, although he sometimes plays at tight-head ...
; brothers


United States

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Nic Johnson Nicholas Johnson (born April 15, 1983) is an American rugby union player. Johnson played flanker and Number 8 (rugby union), Number 8 for the USA Eagles. He was selected to tour with the USA Eagles squad for the Autumn 2010 tour of Europe, and ...
and Fred Paoli; Johnson is Paoli's nephew *
Andrew Suniula Andrew Suniula (born 1 May 1982) is a former rugby football player who played rugby union as a center (rugby union), centre for the United States national rugby union team, United States national team (USA Eagles XV's). He last played for the A ...
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Roland Suniula Roland Suniula (born December 17, 1986) is an American international rugby union player who plays for the Austin Elite as a centre in Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously played for the Seattle Seawolves in the MLR and the Ohio Aviators as ...
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Shalom Suniula Shalom Suniula (born June 5, 1988) is a former rugby league and rugby union player, who played for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR), and for the United States national rugby sevens team. He played rugby union for the United Sta ...
; brothers * Alipate Tuilevuka and Seta Tuilevuka; brothers


Wales

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Billy Bancroft William James Bancroft (2 March 1871 – 3 March 1959) was a Welsh international fullback, who played club rugby for Swansea, and a county cricketer for Glamorgan, for whom he was the first professional player in 1895. Bancroft was seen as o ...
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Jack Bancroft Jack Bancroft (9 October 1879 – 7 January 1942),
Scrum.com born John Bancroft, was a Wales, Welsh cricketer, and rugby union ...
; brothers * Arthur Bassett and
Jack Bassett Jack Bassett (11 July 1905 – 19 February 1989) was a Welsh international rugby union full back who played club rugby for Penarth. He won 15 caps for Wales and was selected for the 1930 British Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand. He ca ...
; brothers *
Norman Biggs Norman Witchell Biggs (3 November 1870 – 27 February 1908) was a Welsh international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Cardiff and county rugby for Glamorgan. Both Biggs and his brother Selwyn played international rugby for Wales ...
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Selwyn Biggs Selwyn Hanam Biggs (June 1872 – 12 January 1943) was a Welsh international rugby union fly-half who played club rugby for Cardiff and county rugby for Glamorgan. Both Biggs and his brother Norman played international rugby for Wales, though ...
; brothers *
Aled Brew Aled Brew (born 9 August 1986) is a former Wales international rugby union player who played as a Wing (rugby union), winger. He made his debut for the Wales national rugby union team against Ireland national rugby union team, Ireland in the 2 ...
and Nathan Brew; brothers * Arthur Cornish and
Fred Cornish Frederick Henry Cornish (1876 – 27 April 1940) was an English-born rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cardiff and international rugby for Wales. Cornish 'Went North' in 1899 switching to rugby league, joining Hull F.C.Jenkins (1991) ...
; Arthur was Fred's nephew *
Harry Day Harry Melville Arbuthnot Day, (3 August 1898 – 11 March 1977) was a Royal Marine and later a Royal Air Force pilot during the Second World War. As a prisoner of war, he was senior British officer in a number of camps and a noted escapee. Ea ...
and Harry Phillips; Day was Phillips' uncle * Tom Day and Billy Trew; Tom was Billy's son-in-law * Jonathan "Fox" Davies and James Davies; brothers * Sam Davies and Nigel Davies; Nigel is Sam's father *
Willie Davies Willie Davies (23 August 1916 – 26 September 2002) was a Welsh international dual-code rugby fly half who played rugby union for Swansea and rugby league for Bradford Northern. He won six caps for the Wales rugby union team and nine caps for ...
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Haydn Tanner Haydn Tanner (9 January 1917 – 5 June 2009) was a Wales, Welsh international rugby union player who represented both Wales national rugby union team, Wales and the British and Irish Lions. At club level he played for several top-flight teams, i ...
; cousins * George Dobson and Tom Dobson; brothers * John Dyke and Louis Dyke; brothers *
Billy Gore William Gore (19 November 1919 – 13 April 2010) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Newbridge RFC, as a h ...
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Jack Gore John Henry Gore (16 June 1899 – 18 March 1971) was a Welsh international rugby flanker who played rugby union for Blaina and rugby league for Salford. His son, Billy Gore, played international rugby for Wales national rugby union team the sa ...
; Billy was Jack's son * Arthur Gould,
Bert Gould George Herbert Gould (18 April 1870 – 19 December 1913) was a Welsh international rugby union centre who played club rugby for Newport Rugby Football Club and won three caps for Wales. Gould is best known within the sport of rugby as the bro ...
, and Bob Gould; brothers. A further brother,
Wyatt Gould Edward Wyatt Gould (18 May 1879 – 9 February 1960) was a Welsh rugby union player who also represented Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Gould captained his club side, Newport RFC, for a single season, and is best known as the younger broth ...
, represented the United Kingdom at athletics * David Gwynn and
William Gwynn William Gwynn (1856 - 1 April 1897) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Swansea and would later become secretary of the Welsh Rugby Union. Gwynn was an all-round sportsman and as well as his success on the rug ...
; brothers *
George Frederick Harding George Frederick Harding JP (1858 – 8 July 1927) was an English-born international rugby union player who played club rugby for Newport and international rugby for Wales. Harding was a member of the very first Wales international team t ...
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Theo Harding Charles Theodore 'Theo' Harding (26 May 1860 – 13 July 1919) was an English-born international rugby union player who played club rugby for Newport and international rugby for Wales. Harding was an all-round sportsman and also captained ...
; brothers *
Bert Hollingdale Bert Hollingdale (1889–11 February 1961) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Swansea Rugby Football Club and was capped for Wales on two occasions. His younger brother, Tom also played rugby, though he pla ...
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Thomas Hollingdale The Rev Thomas "Tom" Henry Hollingdale AKC (12 November 1900 – 14 April 1978), was a Church of England cleric and Wales international rugby player. Rugby career Thomas Hollingdale was born in Waunarlwydd on 12 November 1900. He attended Waun ...
; brothers *
David James Dewi, Dai, Dafydd or David James may refer to: Performers *David James (actor, born 1839) (1839–1893), English stage comic and a founder of London's Vaudeville Theatre *David James (actor, born 1967) (born 1967), Australian presenter of ABC's ''P ...
and Evan James; brothers *
Barry John Barry John (born 6 January 1945) is a former Welsh rugby union fly-half who played, during the amateur era of the sport, in the 1960s, and early 1970s. John began his rugby career as a schoolboy playing for his local team Cefneithin RFC befor ...
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Craig Quinnell Craig Quinnell (born 9 July 1975, Swansea) is a former Welsh Rugby Union player. Quinnell played 54 games for the Cardiff club between November 1999 and May 2002 and established himself as one of the backbones of the pack. Though often in the ...
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Derek Quinnell Derek Leslie Quinnell (born 22 May 1949 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire) is a former Welsh rugby union player. He played as a lock-forward and as a number eight. He was capped for Wales youth 1967/8 season. Club career Educated at Coleshill Seco ...
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Scott Quinnell Scott Quinnell (born 20 August 1972) is a Welsh former dual-code rugby union and rugby league player who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He was a number 8 for Wales, Llanelli RFC, Llanelli Scarlets, Richmond and the British & Irish Lions in rugb ...
; Derek is Barry's brother-in-law and Craig and Scott's father * Gwyn Jones and
Ivor Jones Ivor is an English masculine given name derived either directly from the Norse ''Ívarr'', or from Welsh (which spells it ''Ifor''), Irish (sometimes ''Ibar''), or Scottish, all of which likely derive it also from the original Norse form.The Oxford ...
; Gwyn is Ivor's great-nephew * Howell Jones and Howie Jones; Howell was Howie's father * Jack Jones, Ponty Jones, and Tuan Jones; brothers *
Will Joseph Will Joseph (May 10, 1877 – 1959) was a Welsh international rugby union player. He was a member of the winning Welsh team who beat the 1905 touring All Blacks. He played club rugby for Swansea and county rugby for Glamorgan. Joseph was seen ...
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Dicky Owen Dicky Owen (17 November 1876 - 27 February 1932) was a Welsh international scrum-half who played club rugby for Swansea RFCSmith (1979), pg 132. Owen is seen as one of the greatest Welsh scrum-halves and won 35 caps for Wales between 1901 and 1 ...
; cousins *
Gareth Llewellyn Gareth Owen Llewellyn (born 27 February 1969), is a Welsh former rugby union player who gained a record 92 caps for Wales as a lock. His record for Wales caps was surpassed by Gareth Thomas in May 2007. His brother, Glyn Llewellyn, also played i ...
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Glyn Llewellyn Glyn means "Valley" in Welsh and may refer to: *Glyn (name), including a list of people with the name *Baron Glyn, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom *Glyn baronets, created for members of the Glyn family *Glyn Ceiriog, a former slate ...
; brothers *
Willie Llewellyn William Morris "Willie" Llewellyn (1 January 1878 – 12 March 1973) was a Welsh international rugby union player. He captained Wales in 1905 and London Welsh in 1902. He was a member of the winning Welsh team who beat the 1905 touring All Black ...
and Tom Williams; Willie was Tom's nephew * Andy Moore and Steve Moore; brothers * Guy Morgan,
Teddy Morgan Edward "Teddy" Morgan (22 May 1880 – 1 September 1949) was a Welsh international rugby union player. He was a member of the victorious Wales team who beat the 1905 touring All Blacks in the famous '' Match of the Century'' and is remembered for ...
, and William Llewellyn Morgan; Guy was the nephew of brothers Teddy and William * Paul Moriarty,
Richard Moriarty Richard Moriarty (born 1 May 1957 at Gorseinon near Swansea) is a Welsh former rugby union player. He played 23 matches for Wales, either as a second row or back row forward, scoring two tries, and captained Wales eight times. During his time a ...
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Ross Moriarty Ross Moriarty (born 18 April 1994) is an international rugby union player, who currently plays for Dragons RFC and Wales as a flanker. Personal life Moriarty was born in St Helens, Merseyside while his father, former Wales international Paul ...
; Paul is Richard's brother and Ross's father *
Charles Nicholl Charles "Boomer" Bowen Nicholl (19 June 1870 – 9 July 1939) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cambridge University and Llanelli. Nicholl played for Wales on fifteen occasions during the 1891 and 1896 Ho ...
and David Nicholl; brothers *
Gwyn Nicholls Erith Gwyn Nicholls (15 July 1874 – 24 March 1939)Newport RFC player profiles
was a W ...
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Sydney Nicholls Sydney Herbert Nicholls (29 May 1868 – 24 November 1946) was an English-born dual code rugby forward who played club rugby under the union code for Cardiff, and in his later years league rugby with Hull F.C. Nicholls won four caps for Wale ...
, and
Bert Winfield Herbert Benjamin Winfield (5 May 1878 – 21 September 1919) was an English rugby union player who played international rugby for Wales national rugby union team, Wales. He was a member of the victorious Welsh team who beat the 1905 touring All B ...
; brothers Gwyn and Sydney were brothers-in-law of Bert. Sydney's son
Jack Nicholls John Nicholls (born 16 July 1943) is a British Anglican bishop who was formerly the Bishop of Sheffield. Early life and education Nicholls was born on 16 July 1943, the son of James and Nellie Nicholls. He was educated at Bacup and Rawtenstall ...
represented Wales at football *
Dai Parker Dai Parker (8 August 1904 – 16 June 1965) was a Welsh international rugby union prop who played club rugby for Swansea. He won ten caps for Wales and was selected to play in the 1930 British Lions tour of New Zealand and Australia. Club c ...
and Tom Parker; brothers * Rowland Phillips and Brian Thomas; Rowland is Brian's son-in-law * Dai Prosser and Glyn Prosser; brothers * Jamie Ringer and
Paul Ringer Paul Ringer (born 28 January 1948) is an English-born former Welsh dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer. He played representative level rugby union for Wales and at club level for Ebbw Vale RFC, Llanell ...
; Jamie is Paul's son * Jamie Robinson and Nicky Robinson; brothers * David Samuel and John Samuel; brothers *
Tom Shanklin Tomos George Llewellyn Shanklin (born 24 November 1979 in Harrow, London) is a former Welsh rugby union player who played outside centre for Cardiff Blues and Wales. He played club rugby for London Welsh and then Saracens, before joining Ca ...
and Jim Shanklin; Tom is Jim's son *Glyn Stephens and Rees Stephens; Glyn was Rees's father *Anthony Sullivan (rugby), Anthony Sullivan and Clive Sullivan; Anthony represented Wales at both rugby union and rugby league and Clive represented Wales at rugby league *Bunner Travers and George Travers (rugby player), George Travers; Bunner was George's son *Bernard Turnbull and Maurice Turnbull; brothers *Harry Wetter and Jack Wetter; brothers *Bleddyn Williams and Lloyd Williams (rugby union player born 1933), Lloyd Williams; brothers. Note: the two Lloyd Williamses, here and lower in the list, are unrelated *Brynmor Williams and Lloyd Williams (rugby union, born 1989), Lloyd Williams; Brynmor is Lloyd's father. Note: the two Lloyd Williamses, here and higher in the list, are unrelated *Gareth Powell Williams and Owain Williams (rugby), Owain Williams; brothers *Thomas Young (rugby player), Thomas Young and Dai Young; Dai is Thomas's father. Thomas is also brother-in-law to
Ross Moriarty Ross Moriarty (born 18 April 1994) is an international rugby union player, who currently plays for Dragons RFC and Wales as a flanker. Personal life Moriarty was born in St Helens, Merseyside while his father, former Wales international Paul ...
and son-in-law to Paul Moriarty.


Zimbabwe

*Kennedy Tsimba and Richard Tsimba; brothers


Different countries

*Vili Alaalatoa and Michael Ala'alatoa (both Samoa), and Allan Alaalatoa (Australia); Vili is Allan and Michael's father *John Allan (rugby union), John Allan (Scotland and South Africa) and Tommaso Allan (Italy); John is Tommaso's uncle. Tommaso has also represented Scotland at under-17, under-18 and under-20. *Tomasi Cama (Fiji) and Junior Tomasi Cama (New Zealand); Tomasi is Junior's father *Brent Cockbain (Wales) and Matt Cockbain (Australia); brothers *Jerry Collins (New Zealand), Mike Umaga (Samoa), and Tana Umaga (New Zealand); Mike and Tana are brothers, Jerry was their cousin *Quade Cooper (Australia) and Sean Maitland (Scotland); cousins (see also the Stanley family, below) *Blair Cowan (rugby union), Blair Cowan (Scotland) and Pekahou Cowan (Australia); cousins *Ross Cronjé (South Africa) and Guy Cronjé (Zimbabwe); twin brothers *Peter Fatialofa (Samoa) and DJ Forbes (New Zealand); Peter was DJ's uncle. *The Faletau-Vunipola family: Kuli Faletau (Tonga), Taulupe Faletau (Wales), Elisi Vunipola, Feʻao Vunipola, Manu Vunipola (rugby union, born 1967), Manu Vunipola (Tonga),
Billy Vunipola Billy Vunipola (born 3 November 1992) is a professional rugby union player who plays at Rugby union positions#Number eight, Number 8 for Saracens F.C., Saracens in the Premiership Rugby, Gallagher Premiership and for the England national rugby ...
and
Mako Vunipola Mako Vunipola (born 14 January 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop for English club Saracens and the England national team. Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he qualified for England through residenc ...
(England); Kuli is Taulupe's father, and Feʻao's brother-in-law. Feʻao is Billy and Mako's father, and Elisi and Manu's brother. Mako and Billy are Elisi's and Manu's nephews. *Guy Easterby, Simon Easterby (both Ireland), and Elgan Rees (Wales); Guy and Simon are brothers. Simon is Elgan's son-in-law *Emonyi brothers (Kenya). Humphrey Kayange, Collins Injera and Michael Agevi. All three have represented Kenya in HSBC World Rugby Seven Series, Commonwealth Games, Africa Gold Cup. *Doug Howlett (New Zealand) and Nili Latu (Tonga); cousins. Doug is the brother of New Zealand rugby league representative Phil Howlett *Eddie Ioane (Samoa), Akira Ioane and Rieko Ioane (New Zealand); Eddie is Akira's father and Rieko is Akira's brother. *John Kirwan (rugby player), John Kirwan (New Zealand) is John Ah Kuoi's (Samoa) brother-in-law. *
Jack Lam Jack Tafa Lam (born 18 November 1987) is a New Zealand-born, Australian-raised rugby player who plays as a flanker for Moana Pasifika and internationally for Samoa. Lam played seven matches for Tasman in 2008 before moving north to Waikato in ...
,
Pat Lam Patrick Richard Lam (born 29 September 1968) is a rugby union coach and former player. He is currently Director of Rugby at Bristol Bears in England's Premiership Rugby. Born in New Zealand, he represented New Zealand in schools and under-21 ...
(both Samoa), and Dylan Mika (New Zealand); cousins *Lawrence Little, Nicky Little (both Fiji), and Walter Little (rugby player), Walter Little (New Zealand); Nicky is the nephew of brothers Lawrence and Walter *Donald MacDonald (rugby union), Donald MacDonald (Scotland) and Dugald MacDonald (South Africa); brothers *Daniel Manu (Australia) and Nasi Manu (tonga); Daniel is Nasi's uncle, Nasi is also cousin of Sika Manu, who represented New Zealand and Tonga at rugby league *James O'Donnell (rugby union), James O'Donnell (New Zealand) and John O'Donnell (rugby union), John O'Donnell (Australia); John was James's son *James So'oialo (Samoa), Rodney So'oialo (New Zealand), and Steven So'oialo (Samoa); brothers *The Stanley family: Joe Stanley (New Zealand) is the father of Jeremy Stanley (New Zealand). Chase Stanley and Kyle Stanley (rugby league), Kyle Stanley, also sons of Joe, have represented New Zealand and Samoa respectively at rugby league. Joe is the uncle of brothers Benson Stanley (New Zealand) and Winston Stanley (rugby union, born 1989), Winston Stanley (Samoa) and their cousin Michael Stanley (rugby union), Michael Stanley (Samoa). Joe Stanley is distantly related to Quade Cooper and Sean Maitland (see above) through Maitland's maternal line, and is a cousin of Australian football international Tim Cahill. *The Schuster family: Su'a Peter Schuster is the brother John Schuster and David Schuster (rugby), David(Samoa) and the father of Peter Schuster (rugby union, 1992), Peter Schuster (Australia). *Adriaan Strauss, Andries Strauss (both South Africa), and Richardt Strauss (Ireland); Andries and Richardt are brothers, Adriaan is their cousin *David Sio (Samoa) and Scott Sio (Australia); David is Scott's father *Alesana Tuilagi, Anitelea Tuilagi, Freddie Tuilagi, Henry Tuilagi, Sanele Vavae Tuilagi (all Samoa), and Manu Tuilagi (England); brothers *To'o Vaega (Samoa) and Cardiff Vaega (New Zealand); To'o is Cardiff's father *Akker van der Merwe (South Africa) and Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland); brothers *
Billy Vunipola Billy Vunipola (born 3 November 1992) is a professional rugby union player who plays at Rugby union positions#Number eight, Number 8 for Saracens F.C., Saracens in the Premiership Rugby, Gallagher Premiership and for the England national rugby ...
,
Mako Vunipola Mako Vunipola (born 14 January 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a loosehead prop for English club Saracens and the England national team. Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he qualified for England through residenc ...
(both England), Manu Vunipola (rugby union, born 1967), Manu Vunipola, Elisi Vunipola and Fe'ao Vunipola (all Tonga); Elisi, and Fe'ao are brothers. Fe'ao is Billy and Mako's Father *Bryan Williams (rugby union), Bryan Williams (New Zealand), Gavin Williams (rugby union), Gavin Williams, and Paul Williams (rugby union), Paul Williams (both Samoa); Gavin and Paul are Bryan's sons


References

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