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Richard Pool-Jones

b. 1969

English rugby union player and coach

Rugby union player
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About Richard Pool-Jones

Born 1969. Richard Pool-Jones is a British rugby union player.

Richard Pool-Jones (born 22 October 1969) is an English former rugby union player and current coach. He earned one cap for England in 1998, playing in the record 76-0 loss to Australia. Pool-Jones, who played club rugby in France for Biarritz Olympique and Stade Français, played for the latter in the 2001 Heineken Cup Final.

After retiring from rugby, Pool-Jones began a media career in France. During the 2011 Rugby World Cup, he co-hosted a radio show with Vincent Moscato and SĂ©bastien Chabal. He also served as a vice-president at Stade Français, and was credited with helping broker a deal that saved the club from bankruptcy before the 2011–12 season.

In May 2012, he was named the new head coach of Stade Français, replacing Michael Cheika.

Honours Stade Français French Rugby Union Championship/Top 14: 1997–98, 1999–2000

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Important facts

Born
22 October 1969, London
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
The King's School in Macclesfield
Positions held
Vice president

People in Richard Pool-Jones's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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SĂ©bastien Chabal
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Michael Cheika
b. 1967
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Pool-Jones?

English rugby union player and coach

When was Richard Pool-Jones born?

Richard Pool-Jones was born on 22 October 1969 in London.

What is Richard Pool-Jones's occupation?

Richard Pool-Jones is a rugby union player.

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Richard Pool-Jones is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Pool-Jones

· Wikidata: Q3431132

· DBpedia: Richard Pool-Jones

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