Full list of rugby figures to have been knighted

2004: Clive Woodward –  The ex-England head coach was knighted in the 2004 New Year’s honours following England’s World Cup triumph in 2003.

2009: Colin Meads – Following the restoration of titular honours by the New Zealand government, Meads accepted redesignation as a Knight Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit

2010: Fred Allen – He was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, also for services to rugby.

2010: Ian McGeechan – The Scot was knighted in the 2010 New Years Honours List for his services to rugby.

2011: John Graham – The 22 time capped All Black was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education and sports.

2012: Graham Henry – The former All Blacks head coach was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2012 New Year Honours, for services to rugby.

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