Fran Clough Explained

Fran Clough
Birth Date:	1 November 1962
Birth Place:	Wigan, Greater Manchester
University:	Cambridge University
Ru Position:	Centre
Ru Proclubs:	Orrell R.U.F.C. Wasps RFC Bedford Blues
Ru Nationalyears:	1986-1987
Ru Nationalcaps:	4

Francis John Clough is a retired England rugby union player who played as a centre four times for England in the period 1986-7, including the 1987 Rugby World Cup. He was born November 1, 1962, in Wigan.^[1] He played rugby league for England Schoolboys in 1979. Clough initially studied at Durham University, where he made appearances for Durham University RFC and graduated with a degree in Applied Physics in 1984.^{[2] [3]} He moved on to Cambridge – at the time it was commonplace for Cambridge to recruit Durham graduates to represent Cambridge University RFC.^{[4] [5]}

Brian Moore once placed him in his all time touring 15.^[6] During his career he played club rugby for Orrell R.U.F.C., Wasps RFC^[7] and Bedford Blues.

Fran Clough is the Surmaster at St Paul’s School, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Francis John Clough.
2. Web site: Memorable Durham season . . 7 September 2019 . 3 May 2004.
3. Results of Final Examinations, June 1984 . Durham University Gazette 1983/84 . 1984 . 93 .
4. Web site: Watkins . Alan . Rugby Union: A ritual losing its meaning . . 7 September 2019 . 7 December 1993.
5. Web site: Olympians and Internationals . . 31 March 2024 . 12 . October 2017.
6. Web site: Brian Moore's all-time greatest touring XV.
7. Web site:

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