The most-capped England forward — 114 Tests and the great survivor of a professional era he bridged.
Jason Leonard was born in Barking, Essex in 1968. He won 114 England caps — a national record at retirement — and was the first front-row forward in the world to reach 100 caps. He won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He bridged the amateur and professional eras — beginning his career as a carpenter who played rugby for love and ending it as part of England's professional championship team. He was known as The Fun Bus for his sociability. He later became an administrator and World Rugby Council member.
Best Known For
Rugby World Cup 2003
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Rugby World Cup 2003
- Five/Six Nations 6x
- British & Irish Lions 5x (3 tours)
Career Journey
Timeline
1968
👶 Born in Barking, Essex
2004
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Harlequins
🏆 Rugby World Cup 2003
🏆 Five/Six Nations 6x
🏆 British & Irish Lions 5x (3 tours)