5 rugby stars you didn’t know are related to sporting legends

The Wasps and England fly-half, nephew of Tana Umaga, is also the cousin once removed to the late great All Black Jerry Collins. The 48-cap legend died on the morning of 5 June 2015, after losing control of their car and colliding with a bus.

England's Rugby World Cup-winner Ben Cohen's Uncle, George, was the right-back for the England side that won the 1966 World Cup. Cohen spent his entire playing career at Fulham where he proved his worth as a committed and strong full back, especially adept at supporting wingers with overlapping runs.

Brodie, who has 82 caps for the All Blacks, won the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and was the winner of World Rugby Player of the Year in 2014 and is the youngest ever winner of the award. His uncle, John, played 52 matches for the All Blacks between 1977 and 1985.

Tierney was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England and is the oldest son of Jason Robinson. His parents separated shortly after his birth, and his mother re-married football referee Paul Tierney.

In 2012, following his Scotland debut, he discovered he was a distant relative of football legend George Best. A close relative of Best recognised the link after seeing Hogg play on television.

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1946, Best began his club career with Manchester United in 1963. He led United to two First Division titles and a European Cup triumph, earning European Footballer of the Year honours in 1968.

A hard-partying lifestyle led to a quick decline, and after leaving United in 1974, Best played out his career with various clubs in England and the U.S. He died of causes related to alcoholism in 2005.