SettingsInternational Rugby Hall of Fame inductees
André Boniface
André Boniface (born August 14, 1934 in Montfort-en-Chalosse) is a former international rugby union player for France.
André Boniface (born August 14, 1934 in Montfort-en-Chalosse) is a former international rugby union player for France.
Andy Irvine (rugby union)
Andrew Robertson "Andy" Irvine MBE is a former President of the Scottish Rugby Union, and a former Scottish international rugby player.
Andrew Robertson "Andy" Irvine MBE is a former President of the Scottish Rugby Union, and a former Scottish international rugby player.
Barry John
Barry John is a former Welsh rugby union fly-half who played, during the amateur era of the sport, in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Barry John is a former Welsh rugby union fly-half who played, during the amateur era of the sport, in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Bennie Osler
Benjamin Louwrens Osler was a rugby union footballer who played internationally for South Africa.
Benjamin Louwrens Osler was a rugby union footballer who played internationally for South Africa.
Bill Beaumont
William "Bill" Blackledge Beaumont CBE was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games.
William "Bill" Blackledge Beaumont CBE was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games.
Bill McLaren
William Pollock "Bill" McLaren CBE was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player.
William Pollock "Bill" McLaren CBE was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player.
Brian Lochore
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Cliff Morgan
Cliff Morgan is a former Welsh rugby union player who played for Cardiff RFC and earned 29 caps for Wales between 1951 and 1958.
Cliff Morgan is a former Welsh rugby union player who played for Cardiff RFC and earned 29 caps for Wales between 1951 and 1958.
Colin Meads
Sir Colin Earl Meads, KNZM, MBE (born 3 June 1936), is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer.
Sir Colin Earl Meads, KNZM, MBE (born 3 June 1936), is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer.
Danie Craven
Daniël Hartman Craven (11 October 1910 - 4 January 1993), more famously known as Danie Craven or simply Doc Craven, is a former Western Province, Eastern Province, Northern Transvaal and Sp...
Daniël Hartman Craven (11 October 1910 - 4 January 1993), more famously known as Danie Craven or simply Doc Craven, is a former Western Province, Eastern Province, Northern Transvaal and Sp...
Danie Gerber
Danie Gerber (born 14 April 1958 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player, who played for South Africa between 1980 and 1992.
Danie Gerber (born 14 April 1958 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player, who played for South Africa between 1980 and 1992.
Dave Gallaher
David "Dave" Gallaher (30 October 1873 – 4 October 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, best known as the captain of "The Originals", the first New Zealand national rugby uni...
David "Dave" Gallaher (30 October 1873 – 4 October 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, best known as the captain of "The Originals", the first New Zealand national rugby uni...
David Campese
David Ian Campese (born 21 October 1962, Queanbeyan, New South Wales), also known as Campo, is a former Australian rugby union player.
David Ian Campese (born 21 October 1962, Queanbeyan, New South Wales), also known as Campo, is a former Australian rugby union player.
Don Clarke
Donald Barry Clarke (10 November 1933–29 December 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 89 times (31 of these were test matches) as an All Black from 1956 until 1964.
Donald Barry Clarke (10 November 1933–29 December 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 89 times (31 of these were test matches) as an All Black from 1956 until 1964.
Fergus Slattery
John Fergus Slattery (born 12 February 1949 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland) is a former rugby union player who represented Ireland.
John Fergus Slattery (born 12 February 1949 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland) is a former rugby union player who represented Ireland.
Francois Pienaar
Jacobus Francois Pienaar (born 2 January 1967) is a South African former rugby union player.
Jacobus Francois Pienaar (born 2 January 1967) is a South African former rugby union player.
Fred Allen (rugby union)
Sir Frederick "Fred" Richard Allen, KNZM, OBE was a former captain and coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Sir Frederick "Fred" Richard Allen, KNZM, OBE was a former captain and coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Frik du Preez
Frederik Christoffel Hendrik "Frik" du Preez (born 28 November 1935 in Rustenburg, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player who represented Northern Transvaal and the Springboks.
Frederik Christoffel Hendrik "Frik" du Preez (born 28 November 1935 in Rustenburg, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player who represented Northern Transvaal and the Springboks.
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Owen Edwards CBE is a former Welsh rugby union footballer who played scrum-half and has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey".
Gareth Owen Edwards CBE is a former Welsh rugby union footballer who played scrum-half and has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey".
Gavin Hastings
Andrew Gavin Hastings, OBE is a former Scotland rugby union player.
Andrew Gavin Hastings, OBE is a former Scotland rugby union player.
Gerald Davies
Thomas Gerald Reames Davies CBE (born 7 February 1945 in Llansaint) is one of the acknowledged greats of Welsh rugby, playing for the side between 1966 and 1978.
Thomas Gerald Reames Davies CBE (born 7 February 1945 in Llansaint) is one of the acknowledged greats of Welsh rugby, playing for the side between 1966 and 1978.
Gordon Brown (rugby union)
Gordon Lamont Brown was a Scottish international rugby union footballer.
Gordon Lamont Brown was a Scottish international rugby union footballer.
Graham Mourie
Graham Neil Kenneth Mourie (born 8 September 1952 in Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand All Black and coach of the Hurricanes.
Graham Neil Kenneth Mourie (born 8 September 1952 in Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand All Black and coach of the Hurricanes.
Grant Fox
Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand.
Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand.
Gwyn Nicholls
Erith Gwyn Nicholls (15 July 1874 – 24 March 1939) was a Welsh rugby union player who gained 24 caps for Wales as a centre.
Erith Gwyn Nicholls (15 July 1874 – 24 March 1939) was a Welsh rugby union player who gained 24 caps for Wales as a centre.
Hennie Muller
Hendrik "Hennie" Scholtz Vosloo Muller (26 March 1922 – 26 April 1977) was a South African rugby union footballer.
Hendrik "Hennie" Scholtz Vosloo Muller (26 March 1922 – 26 April 1977) was a South African rugby union footballer.
Hugo Porta
Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer, an inductee of both the International Rugby Hall of Fame and IRB Hall of Fame, and one of the be...
Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer, an inductee of both the International Rugby Hall of Fame and IRB Hall of Fame, and one of the be...
Ian Kirkpatrick
Ian Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 24 May 1946 in Gisborne) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who was captain of the All Blacks.
Ian Andrew Kirkpatrick (born 24 May 1946 in Gisborne) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who was captain of the All Blacks.
Ieuan Evans
Ieuan Evans is a former rugby union player who played on the wing for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.
Ieuan Evans is a former rugby union player who played on the wing for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.
International Rugby Hall of Fame
The International Rugby Hall of Fame (IRHOF) is a hall of fame for rugby union.
The International Rugby Hall of Fame (IRHOF) is a hall of fame for rugby union.
J.P.R. Williams
Mr John Peter Rhys Williams, MBE, FRCS, is a former rugby union footballer who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s.
Mr John Peter Rhys Williams, MBE, FRCS, is a former rugby union footballer who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s.
Jack Kyle
John Wilson Kyle OBE (born 10 January 1926, Belfast, Northern Ireland), commonly referred to as Jack Kyle or Jackie Kyle, is a former rugby union player who played for Ireland, the B...
John Wilson Kyle OBE (born 10 January 1926, Belfast, Northern Ireland), commonly referred to as Jack Kyle or Jackie Kyle, is a former rugby union player who played for Ireland, the B...
Jason Leonard
Jason Leonard OBE, also known as "The Fun Bus", is an English former rugby union prop forward who held the world record for winning the most international caps until 2005, when it was surpassed ...
Jason Leonard OBE, also known as "The Fun Bus", is an English former rugby union prop forward who held the world record for winning the most international caps until 2005, when it was surpassed ...
Jean Prat
Jean Prat (1 August 1923 – 25 February 2005) was French rugby union footballer.
Jean Prat (1 August 1923 – 25 February 2005) was French rugby union footballer.
Jean-Pierre Rives
Jean-Pierre Rives (born 31 December 1952) is a French former rugby union player who won 59 caps for France as a flanker.
Jean-Pierre Rives (born 31 December 1952) is a French former rugby union player who won 59 caps for France as a flanker.
Jo Maso
Jo Maso (born 27 December 1944 in Perpignan, France) is a former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played for Narbonne, Toulonnais, Perpignan and France, gaining 25 caps.
Jo Maso (born 27 December 1944 in Perpignan, France) is a former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played for Narbonne, Toulonnais, Perpignan and France, gaining 25 caps.
John Eales
John Eales AM is an Australian former rugby union player and the most successful captain in the history of Australian rugby.
John Eales AM is an Australian former rugby union player and the most successful captain in the history of Australian rugby.
John Kirwan (rugby)
John James Patrick Kirwan, ONZM, MBE (born 16 December 1964) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, and former All Black, turned coach.
John James Patrick Kirwan, ONZM, MBE (born 16 December 1964) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, and former All Black, turned coach.
Joost van der Westhuizen
Joost van der Westhuizen (born 20 February 1971) is a former South African rugby union footballer who was the Springboks' first choice scrum-half in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.
Joost van der Westhuizen (born 20 February 1971) is a former South African rugby union footballer who was the Springboks' first choice scrum-half in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.
Keith Wood
Keith Gerard Mallinson Wood (born 27 January 1972, Killaloe, County Clare) and educated at St Munchin's College, Limerick is a former international rugby union footballer who played hooker for I...
Keith Gerard Mallinson Wood (born 27 January 1972, Killaloe, County Clare) and educated at St Munchin's College, Limerick is a former international rugby union footballer who played hooker for I...
Ken Catchpole
Ken Catchpole OAM, (born 1939) is a former Australian rugby union footballer.
Ken Catchpole OAM, (born 1939) is a former Australian rugby union footballer.
Mark Ella
Mark Gordon Ella (born 5 June 1959, La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian former rugby union player, often considered as one of his country's all-time greats in tha...
Mark Gordon Ella (born 5 June 1959, La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian former rugby union player, often considered as one of his country's all-time greats in tha...
Martin Johnson (rugby union)
Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is an English former rugby union player who represented and captained England and Leicester.
Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is an English former rugby union player who represented and captained England and Leicester.
Mervyn Davies
Thomas Mervyn Davies, often known as "Merv the Swerve", was a Welsh rugby union player who won 38 caps for Wales as a No. 8.
Thomas Mervyn Davies, often known as "Merv the Swerve", was a Welsh rugby union player who won 38 caps for Wales as a No. 8.
Michael Jones (rugby union)
Michael Niko Jones (born 8 April 1965) is a New Zealand former rugby union player and coach.
Michael Niko Jones (born 8 April 1965) is a New Zealand former rugby union player and coach.
Michael Lynagh
Michael Patrick Lynagh is a former Australian rugby union footballer who played as a Fly-half.
Michael Patrick Lynagh is a former Australian rugby union footballer who played as a Fly-half.
Mike Gibson (rugby player)
Cameron Michael Henderson ("Mike") Gibson MBE (born 3 December 1942 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish former rugby union footballer.
Cameron Michael Henderson ("Mike") Gibson MBE (born 3 December 1942 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish former rugby union footballer.
Mike Gibson (rugby union)
Cameron Michael Henderson ("Mike") Gibson MBE (born 3 December 1942 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish former rugby union footballer.
Cameron Michael Henderson ("Mike") Gibson MBE (born 3 December 1942 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish former rugby union footballer.
Morne du Plessis
Morne du Plessis (born 21 October 1949 in Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, now Gauteng) is a former South African rugby union player.
Morne du Plessis (born 21 October 1949 in Krugersdorp, Transvaal Province, now Gauteng) is a former South African rugby union player.
Naas Botha
Hendrik Egnatius Botha, commonly known as Naas Botha is a Northern Transvaal and Springboks former Rugby union player.
Hendrik Egnatius Botha, commonly known as Naas Botha is a Northern Transvaal and Springboks former Rugby union player.
Nick Farr-Jones
Nicholas Campbell Farr-Jones (born 18 April 1962 in Caringbah, New South Wales) is a former Australian rugby union footballer.
Nicholas Campbell Farr-Jones (born 18 April 1962 in Caringbah, New South Wales) is a former Australian rugby union footballer.
Phil Bennett
Phillip Bennett was a Welsh international rugby union fly half from 1969 to 1978.
Phillip Bennett was a Welsh international rugby union fly half from 1969 to 1978.
Philippe Sella
Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962 in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player, who held the record for most international appearances until beaten by Jason Leonard.
Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962 in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player, who held the record for most international appearances until beaten by Jason Leonard.
Sean Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick MNZM is a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come from that country.
Sean Fitzpatrick MNZM is a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded as one of the finest players ever to come from that country.
Serge Blanco
Serge Blanco (born 31 August 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former rugby union footballer who played fullback for Biarritz Olympique and the French national side, gaining 93 caps, 81 of them a...
Serge Blanco (born 31 August 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former rugby union footballer who played fullback for Biarritz Olympique and the French national side, gaining 93 caps, 81 of them a...
Syd Millar
Sydney "Syd" Millar, (born 23 May 1934) CBE, is the outgoing chairman of the International Rugby Board.
Sydney "Syd" Millar, (born 23 May 1934) CBE, is the outgoing chairman of the International Rugby Board.
Tim Horan
Tim Horan AM (born 18 May 1970) is a former Australian rugby union footballer.
Tim Horan AM (born 18 May 1970) is a former Australian rugby union footballer.
Tom Kiernan
Thomas Joseph Kiernan (born 7 January 1939) is a former Ireland international rugby union player.
Thomas Joseph Kiernan (born 7 January 1939) is a former Ireland international rugby union player.
Tony O'Reilly
Sir Anthony Joseph Francis O'Reilly, Kt., is an Irish businessman and former international rugby union player.
Sir Anthony Joseph Francis O'Reilly, Kt., is an Irish businessman and former international rugby union player.
Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal
William Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal (10 March 1898 - 12 August 1983), known as Sir Wavell Wakefield between 1944 and 1963, was an English rugby union player for Harlequ...
William Wavell Wakefield, 1st Baron Wakefield of Kendal (10 March 1898 - 12 August 1983), known as Sir Wavell Wakefield between 1944 and 1963, was an English rugby union player for Harlequ...
Willie John McBride
William James McBride, MBE, better known as Willie John McBride (born 6 June 1940) is a former rugby union footballer who played as a lock for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.
William James McBride, MBE, better known as Willie John McBride (born 6 June 1940) is a former rugby union footballer who played as a lock for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.
Wilson Whineray
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE (born 10 July 1935) is a business executive and former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.
Sir Wilson James Whineray, KNZM, OBE (born 10 July 1935) is a business executive and former captain of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team.