Keith Wood
Irish rugby union player · Ireland · On the map · Athletes · Born 1972 · age 54
Keith Wood is an Irish former rugby union player who played as a hooker at international level for Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions. He also played at club level for Garryowen, Harlequins and Munster.
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Jason Leonard Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Will Greenwood Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Martin Johnson Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Lawrence Dallaglio Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Neil Jenkins Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Anthony Foley Teammate at Ireland men’s national team, 1995-2003
David Humphreys Teammate at Ireland men’s national team, 1996-2003
Matt Dawson Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Mike Catt Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
Richard Hill Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001- Victor Costello Teammate at Ireland men’s national team, 1996-2003
Conor O'Shea Teammate at Ireland men’s national team, 1994-2000- Dan Luger Teammate at Harlequin F.C., 1996-1999
Eric Elwood Teammate at Ireland men’s national team, 1994-1999- Girvan Dempsey Teammate at Ireland men’s national team, 1998-2003
Neil Back Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1997-2001
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He was nicknamed 'The Raging Potato' because of his bald head, and as 'Uncle Fester' due to his resemblance to the character in The Addams Family. Wood is considered by many to have been the best hooker in rugby union during his era, winning the inaugural World Rugby Player of the Year award, and to be among the best hookers in the history of the game.
The same award as Keith
Thierry DusautoirBoth received World Rugby Men's Player of the Year
Schalk Willem Petrus BurgerBoth received World Rugby Men's Player of the Year
Malcolm MarxBoth received World Rugby Men's Player of the Year
Pieter-Steph du ToitBoth received World Rugby Men's Player of the Year
Fabien GalthiéBoth received World Rugby Men's Player of the Year
Shane WilliamsBoth received World Rugby Men's Player of the Year