Maurice Colclough
| Player information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Maurice John Colclough | |
| birthday | 2nd September 1953 | |
| place of birth | Oxford , England | |
| date of death | January 27, 2006 | |
| size | 1.96 m | |
| society | ||
| society | Career ended | |
| position | Second row striker | |
| Clubs as active | ||
| Years | society | Games (points) |
| Liverpool St Helens | () | |
| Angoulême | () | |
| Wasps RFC | () | |
| Swansea RFC | () | |
| National team | ||
| Years | National team | Games (points) |
| 1978-1986 | England | (33) |
| 1980-1983 | British and Irish Lions | () |
| 1980 | World XV | () |
Maurice Colclough (born September 2, 1953 in Oxford , † January 27, 2006 ) was an English rugby union player .
Colclough made his rugby debut in the 15-0 victory between England and Scotland in 1978. He played for Sussex and Lancashire between 1978 and 1986, as well as for East Grinstead, Wasps and Swansea . He celebrated his greatest success in 1980 with the English Grand Slam victory over Scotland. England won the Five Nations again for the first time after 1957 and was only able to win the title again in 1991.
Colclough died of a brain tumor, leaving behind his wife and five children.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Colclough, Maurice |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British rugby player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd September 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oxford |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 27, 2006 |