Rugby legends take to the greens

Tuesday 12 January 2010
Published By: Ben Welch
International Rugby > British and Irish Lions

Ever wonder what the big names in rugby get up to once they stop playing the game?

Some go on to have successful careers in broadcasting, while others disappear into obscurity.

But if your first guess involved rounds of golf you may not have been far off, since a tournament being held later this year will see a few faces familiar to rugby fans taking to the greens.

Held in Murcia, Spain, the 2010 Golf Classic is hosted by Wooden Spoon and will feature the likes of former Lions Gavin Hastings and Mark Regan.

Jason Leonard, England's most capped player, will also be participating as teams of three sign up to play a round with a different rugby celebrity each day.

Those who fancy taking part will have to pay a pretty penny for the privilege, but no doubt a close look at the drive of the Fun Bus will make it well worth the expense!