Clive Woodward
Sir Clive Woodward is a distinguished former rugby union player and coach, best known for leading the England national team to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Born on June 6, 1956, in Portsmouth, England, Woodward's coaching career is marked by innovations in training and strategy, helping to revolutionize the game. After retiring from coaching, he has contributed to sports as a commentator and analyst, as well as being involved in various sporting initiatives and leadership programs.
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Clive Woodward was a future World Cup-winning coach who sought a rare victory in Wales.
We need to understand that referees and officials won’t always get it right – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-27
Peak Clive Woodward era included an autumn in which, eight minutes into injury time, Dan Luger touched down.
England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh stars as hosts revel in winning habit
United Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Clive Woodward criticized the Wallabies for having a 'losing mentality.'
A golden effort, a cruel ending, a classic for the ages
Australia· 2025-07-26
Woodward accurately described the Wallabies as playing with a losing mentality.
Lions’ classless act had the hallmark of imperialists touring their convict colony – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-25
Clive Woodward criticized the Wallabies for having a 'losing mentality' after a recent match.
James Slipper, Matt Burke want Wallabies to adopt more physical approach in second TestAustralia· 2025-07-21
Clive Woodward's reliance on his 2003 World Cup-winning side was criticized.
Ireland’s share of Lions adds to begrudgery and pressure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
Clive Woodward was the coach during the disastrous Lions tour to New Zealand twenty years ago.
Lions face off against Argentina in DublinAustralia· 2025-06-20
Clive Woodward, the head coach, rested captain Brian O’Driscoll and others.
The Lions are in a no-lose position against Argentina, provided they don’t actually lose – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Clive Woodward rested captain Brian O’Driscoll and others.
Lions ready to roar in Dublin but Los Pumas shouldn’t be dismissed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19Sir Clive Woodward is a Rugby World Cup-winning manager who has invested in Seat Unique.
Controversial ‘dynamic pricing’ model revealed in FA Cup final seat sales | Ticket pricesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
