Mark Denney (born 25 January 1975) is a former
rugby union
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footballer who played at
centre
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for
Bedford
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,
Bristol
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,
Castres
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,
Wasps
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and
Cambridge University
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts.
Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
, established =
, other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
. Whilst at Wasps he helped them win the
Tetley Bitter Cup Final in 1999 and 2000; scoring a try in the latter final. He was a member of the Wasps team that won the
2002–03 Premiership Final, the
2003–04 Premiership Final and the
2004 Heineken Cup Final
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. He was educated at
Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School (often called BMS) is a Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference independent school in Bedford, England. The school has its origins in Bedford Charity, The Harpur Trust, born from the financial endowment, endowments le ...
,
Bristol University
, mottoeng = earningpromotes one's innate power (from Horace, ''Ode 4.4'')
, established = 1595 – Merchant Venturers School1876 – University College, Bristol1909 – received royal charter
, type ...
and
Cambridge University
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts.
Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
, established =
, other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
. In 2015 (Aged 40) he spent a season, with his mates, playing for the all conquering
Olney Vets RFC in the inaugural East Midlands Vets League Final.
Denney was called up to the senior England squad for the
2000 Six Nations Championship
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The title was won by England. England won ...
.
References
External links
Bristol ProfileWasps profile
1975 births
Living people
English rugby union players
People educated at Bedford Modern School
Rugby union players from Essex
Bedford Blues players
Cambridge University R.U.F.C. players
Bristol Bears players
Wasps RFC players
Rugby union centres
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