Chris Sheasby

Chris Sheasby (born 30 November 1966 in Windsor, Berkshire) is an English former international rugby union player, commentator and coach.

Biography

Sheasby was educated at Radley College, King's College London where he graduated in Mathematics in 1989, and at the University of Cambridge.

Club career He played No.8 in a rugby career with London Wasps, Harlequins and London Irish. He started in the 2002 Powergen Cup Final at Twickenham, as London Irish defeated the Northampton Saints.

International career During the course of his career he secured seven caps for England and scored a try on his debut against Italy. He also had a place in the England rugby union Sevens squad that won the Sevens World Cup in 1993.

Post-retirement Sheasby has also coached Staines R.F.C., Bracknell R.F.C., got his sharp elbows out for Effingham & Leatherhead RFC and most recently acted as player/coach for Marlow Rugby Club. Sheasby is stepfather to Staples' daughter Ella with fellow Gladiator Trojan, Mark Griffin; and the couple have two other children, two boys Kai and Luca. The family lived in Esher, Surrey.