About Ian Wright
Lived 1945 – 2000. Ian Wright was a rugby union player.
Ian Douglas Wright (24 December 1945 – 2000) was an English rugby union international.
Wright, known as "Stumpy", was born in Croydon and educated at Worthing Grammar School.
A fly-half, Wright gained four England caps in the 1971 Five Nations Championship. He played his rugby for Northampton and appeared in 251 games for the club from 1969 to 1978, scoring 631 points.
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Who was Ian Wright?
rugby player
When was Ian Wright born?
Ian Wright was born on 24 December 1945.
When did Ian Wright die?
Ian Wright died in 2000.
What was Ian Wright's occupation?
Ian Wright was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Wright (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Wright. https://biography.guide/ian-wright-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ian Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-wright-rugby-union-player/.
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