About Ted Woodward
Lived 1931 – 2017 (aged 85). Ted Woodward was a British rugby union player.
John Edward Woodward (17 April 1931 – 16 January 2017) was an English international rugby union player.
Early life Raised in Lane End, Buckinghamshire, Woodward was the son of a butcher and picked up rugby during his time at Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, having previously been an England schools representative footballer.
Rugby career Woodward, at 6 ft 1 in and 15 st, was significantly larger than most wing three-quarters of his day and still possessed enough pace to be a schoolboy sprint champion. He played his rugby with Wasps and as a teenager scored a hat-trick of tries to hand them victory in the 1948 Middlesex Sevens final against Harlequins. From 1952 to 1956, Woodward gained 15 England caps, debuting as a 20-year-old. He scored six tries for England, including two in their unbeaten 1953 Five Nations-winning campaign.
Personal life Woodward was the brother-in-law of England flanker Ron Syrett, through his sister Jean.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Woodward?
rugby union player (1931–2017)
When was Ted Woodward born?
Ted Woodward was born on 17 April 1931 in High Wycombe.
When did Ted Woodward die?
Ted Woodward died on 16 January 2017.
What was Ted Woodward's occupation?
Ted Woodward was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ted Woodward?
Ted Woodward was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Woodward (rugby union)
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