David Duckham

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Former England and Lions back David Duckham dies aged 76 (The Guardian)

English rugby union has lost one of its most evocative names after the death of David Duckham at the age of 76. The blond-haired Duckham was among the most ...

In an era when England mostly struggled for consistency and results he was at his best when playing alongside the great Welsh backs of the 1970s. His ability to swerve and sidestep opponents set him apart at a time when English rugby was not known for its attacking freedom. English rugby union has lost one of its most evocative names after the death of David Duckham at the age of 76.

David Duckham, England and Lions great, dies aged 76 (Telegraph.co.uk)

Duckham was so good he earned the nickname 'Dai' from Welsh supporters who believed he played like one of their own.

Send us your tributes in the comments section below But McBride knew the character of the man. As England’s best player of the era, McBride feared that if Duckham stayed at home, so too would the rest of his team-mates. He will not just As a boy who grew up in Belfast during the Troubles, and loved watching his magic again and again on the grainy footage of the iconic rugby video ‘101 Best Tries’, I can attest to that sentiment. And it was under the tutelage of the great Welsh coach Carwyn James on that tour that the Coventry player was imbued with the attacking freedom that brought the best out of his remarkable talent.

England and Lions rugby great David Duckham dies aged 76 as ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Winger David Duckham won 36 caps for England, scoring 10 tries, and also toured with the British and Irish Lions for their famous series win in New Zealand ...

He was also a hero at Coventry, the only top level club he represented in his 12 year career between 1967 and 1979. My thoughts are with Jean and the family at this sad time." He was also famously prolific for the He was even lauded in The star was awarded an MBE for his services to rugby. Duckham was renowned for his movement and famous swerve with ball in hand, with commentator Cliff Morgan once famously being confused as he didn't know if the winger had sidestepped or dummied.

Tributes paid as England and Lions great David Duckham dies aged ... (Times & Star)

Duckham won 36 caps for from 1969 to 1976 and retired as the nation's second all-time highest try-scorer behind Cyril Low.

His former England and Lions team-mate John Spencer added: “It was an honour to be David’s partner on the pitch. David will be hugely missed by all who knew him.” At this saddest of times we offer our condolences to his family.”

David Duckham, the famed England and Lions player, has died (RugbyPass)

Championship club Coventry have paid tribute to David Duckham, their former England and British and Irish Lions player, who has died.

Duckham played 36 times for England, scoring ten tries, and was also part of the revered Lions squad of 1971 that defeated New Zealand. The RFU tweeted: “All at the Rugby Football Union are saddened to learn of the death of David Duckham MBE. Donned as arguably the ‘greatest’ ever Coventry player, our thoughts go out to David’s family at this difficult time.

Former England and British and Irish Lions Legend David Duckham ... (RUCK.co.uk)

In an old-school era where rugby was fabled for heavy jerseys, bruising collisions and no-nonsense physicality, Duckham was a shining light of pace and agility.

David Duckham dead at 76: Former England rugby star and ... (The Sun)

FORMER England rugby star David Duckham has died aged 76.Tributes have poured in for the former player, who was given an MBE for his services to rugby.

A true legend of British rugby." Coventry’s greatest Rugby Union player in my opinion. My favourite player of all time. Coventry Rugby tweeted: "Coventry Rugby is incredibly sad to learn of the news that David Duckham; ex Coventry, England and British and Irish Lions player, has died, aged 76. [New Zealand](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/new-zealand-rugby-union-team/) and [Australia](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/australia-rugby/) where England won the series against the All Blacks. Tributes have poured in for the former player, who was given an MBE for his services to rugby.

Jason Leonard leads tributes to David Duckham after former ... (Daily Mail)

CHRIS FOY: Duckham made nearly 200 appearances for Coventry between 1967 and 1979, as a homegrown hero who went on to reach the heights of his sport.

However, it was his feats in other shirts which fans remember most fondly. Initially, he formed a midfield alliance with John Spencer but moved out to the wing and won 36 Test caps for his country, scoring 10 tries. 'I spent many an hour with David at events and it was an absolute joy to be in his company.'

Tributes paid as England and Lions great David Duckham dies aged ... (Chard & Ilminster News)

Duckham won 36 caps from 1969 to 1976 and retired as the nation's second all-time highest try-scorer behind Cyril Low.

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