Top 20 multi-sport athletes: Other sports rugby players have tried

Top 20 multi-sport athletes: Here’s what other sports rugby players have tried

11. Alastair Hignell – Rugby and Cricket

After leaving university, he continued playing rugby for Bristol and England in the winter, while also working as a teacher (including at Bristol Cathedral School and Sherborne School), and cricket for Gloucestershire in the summer.


12. John Hopoate – Rugby and Boxing

After multiple suspensions forced him to retire from rugby league, he pursued a career in boxing, eventually becoming the Australian heavyweight champion.


13. Perry Baker – Rugby and American Football

A USA sevens international who played football at Fairmont State University and in the Arena Football League before taking up rugby union.


14. Rob Waddell – Rugby and Rowing

A retired rower, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist who also played lock for Waikito.


5. Darren Clark – Rugby and Athletics

He was an Australian retired sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres before taking up rugby.

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