About Phil Blakeway
Born 1950. Phil Blakeway is a British rugby union player.
Phillip John Blakeway (born 31 December 1950) is a former international rugby union player who played for Gloucester. He was normally a tighthead prop but also turned out at loosehead Blakeway broke his neck in 1977 but went on to represent his country 19 times.
After being part of England's Grand Slam in 1980, including a first win in Paris since 1964, the prop toured South Africa in 1980 with the British Lions but was forced to return home early due to a rib injury sustained in the Five Nations Championship.
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Who is Phil Blakeway?
English rugby union footballer
When was Phil Blakeway born?
Phil Blakeway was born on 31 December 1950 in Cheltenham.
What is Phil Blakeway's occupation?
Phil Blakeway is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Phil Blakeway?
Phil Blakeway is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Blakeway. https://biography.guide/phil-blakeway/
MLA: "Phil Blakeway." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-blakeway/.
Chicago: "Phil Blakeway." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-blakeway/.
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