Martin Johnson
Martin Johnson is a former English rugby union player and captain, celebrated for leading England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Known for his leadership and physicality on the field, Johnson is now a respected pundit and analyst, offering his expertise on rugby at various media outlets.
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Ex-England captain Martin Johnson offered words of encouragement to Wales after their defeat.
Six Nations 2026: Five talking points from round two
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Martin Johnson is mentioned as reacting to Sam Warburton's observations.
Dan Sheehan enjoys bus trip before Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony jump ship – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-16
Martin Johnson commented on France's performance during the match.
Six Nations 2026: Will anybody deny flowing France a Grand Slam?United Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Martin Johnson remarked on George Turner's yellow card.
Paris referee got big calls right, leaving Ireland with no cause for complaint – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-09
Martin Johnson, who captained England to the Rugby World Cup title, has been informed of Moody's diagnosis.
Lewis Moody: Former England captain reveals motor neurone disease diagnosisUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Martin Johnson was the coach of the England rugby team during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
‘Bad Guys’: England legend on ‘dwarf-chucking’ and arrest during wild New Zealand Rugby World Cup trip
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
Martin Johnson is a former British Lions captain and will be part of the Stan commentary team.
I captained the Lions to a series win. Here’s what I’d say if I was Wallabies skipper
Australia· 2025-08-01
Former British and Irish Lions captain Martin Johnson also supported the experience of touring in Australia.
British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell dismisses doubts over Australia as future Lions hostsAustralia· 2025-08-01
He joins Sam Warburton and Martin Johnson having led the Lions to a series victory in the professional era.
‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-26The captain then, Martin Johnson, presented the jerseys to the team on Thursday evening in Melbourne.
British and Irish Lions v Australia at MCG: Tourists aim to take 2-0 lead in seriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Martin Johnson captained teams to World Cup victories and led the British and Irish Lions to a series win in South Africa in 1997.
Martin Johnson on the eternal regret of losing a Lions seriesAustralia· 2025-07-04
The Lions teams captained by Martin Johnson in 1997 inspired the rugby world along every step of their journey because of how they played.
It’s vital for Australia that the Lions play with style – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Martin Johnson is mentioned as one of the greats who imposed themselves on the tour.
Gordon D’Arcy: Lions made lots of errors against ArgentinaIreland· 2025-06-25
Martin Johnson's side had been dominant during the series.
following the 2001 Lions’ tour of Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Martin Johnson is a professional musician involved in Tutti Music Ireland’s Summer Orchestral Course.
An A-Z guide, from art and archaeology to tech and yoga – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Maro Itoje will become the first Englishman since Martin Johnson in 2001 to be named Lions captain.
Maro Itoje set to be named British and Irish Lions captainUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Itoje is set to break the recent mould, however, and become the first English Lions captain since Martin Johnson led his second consecutive tour in 2001.
Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Worryingly, but perhaps not surprisingly, Martin Johnson did not agree.
Fortune favoured Ireland as calm refereeing prevailed in Cardiff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
Martin Johnson chuckled about Wales being ahead at half-time.
Shane Horgan’s warning about the unpredictable Six Nations almost comes true – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
