Don Clarke was a towering rugby figure of the 1960s. For good reason he was nicknamed 'The Boot'
Full-backs
Rugby’s Greatest: Christian Cullen
One of the joys of modern rugby was Christian Cullen in full flight. Has there ever been a better attacking full-back?
Rugby’s Greatest: Serge Blanco
Three decades on, the scintillating French full-back still holds the try record for his country
The greatest full-backs of all time: Israel Folau
Major teams: Broncos, Waratahs Country: Australia Test span: 2013 – Australia caps: 41 (41 starts) Test points: 100 (20T) – Figures correct as of 19/07/2016 – He arrived in rugby…
The greatest full-backs of all time: Gavin Hastings
Major Teams: Watsonians, London Scottish, Cambridge University Country: Scotland Test span: 1986-95 Scotland caps: 61 (61 starts) Lions caps: 6 (6 starts) Test points: 733 (18T, 87C, 160P) He was…
The greatest full-backs of all time: George Nepia
Major Teams: Hawke’s Bay, East Coast Country: New Zealand Test span: 1924-30 Test caps: 9 (9 starts) Test points: 5 (1C, 1P) Twice weekly he displayed remarkable pluck, uniquely appearing…
The greatest full-backs of all time: Ken Scotland
Major Teams: Army, Heriot’s FP, Cambridge University, London Scottish, Leicester Country: Scotland Test span: 1957-65 Scotland caps: 27 (27 starts) Lions caps: 5 (5 starts) Test points: 79 (8C, 16P,…
The greatest full-backs of all time: Tom Kiernan
Major teams: University College Cork, Cork Constitution, Munster Country: Ireland Test span: 1960-73 Ireland caps: 54 (54 starts) Lions caps: 5 (5 starts) Test points: 193 (2T, 27C, 42P, 2DG)…
The greatest full-backs of all time: JPR Williams
Major Teams: Bridgend, London Welsh, Natal, Tondu Country: Wales Test span: 1969-81 Wales caps: 55 (55 starts) Lions caps: 8 (8 starts) Test points: 39 (6T, 2C, 3P, 1DG) It…
The greatest full-backs of all time: Andy Irvine
Major teams: Heriot’s Country: Scotland Test span: 1972-82 Scotland caps: 51 (51 starts) Lions caps: 9 (9 starts) Test points: 301 (12T, 26C, 67P) The owner of an extremely accurate…