The Most Famous Fan of Each Gallagher Premiership Club

Rugby News
Monday, 24 May 2021 at 08:38
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From Mary Berry to Simon Pegg, we run through the stars in the stands for every top-flight rugby team.
So, who is your club’s biggest fan? RUCK have taken a look at celebrity fans for all 13 Premiership teams.
Who knew that Mary Berry was a Bath fan?

Bath RFC

Best known for her cakes - that definitely do not have a soggy bottom - Mary Berry is beloved across the nation. The 84-year-old, who is best known for previously judging on The Great British Bake Off and her 75 cookbooks, was born in Bath has been involved with the club on a number of occasions. Radio 1 DJ Greg James also supports the black, blue and whites.
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Bristol Bears

The famous actor Simon Pegg, best known for Star Trek, Sean of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, revealed in his autobiography that attended Bristol matches when attending university in the city. He revealed in an interview in 2017 that he still follows the team and he hopes to get to a game in the near future

Exeter Chiefs

Affectionately known as ‘The Tank’, Liam Tancock is a Devon born athlete to make his mark on the sporting world. Born in Exeter, Liam played for the Exeter Chiefs until he was 13 when his coach persuaded him to pursue a career in swimming over rugby. Keeping his roots close to his heart, he is a keen supporter of Exeter City Football Club and Chiefs.
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Gloucester

Countdown icon and Pride of Britain presenter Carol Vorderman often makes an appearance at Kingsholm to cheer on the Cherry and Whites. She's also a passionate Wales supporter. Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has also been seen at Kingsholm in recent seasons.
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Harlequins

The famous TV chef Michel Roux Jr is a passionate Quins fan and has a season ticket at Twickenham Stoop. He can often be found tweeting about the clubs fortunes on social media.

Leicester Tigers

Tom Hopper has come a long way in his acting career, but still finds time to follow his beloved Tigers and is a regular guest on BBC Radio Leicester to discuss the team's fortunes. Hopper has become widely known for his involvement in both films and in some of television's highly popular drama series including Merlin, Game of Thrones, Black Sails and most recently Umbrella Academy.

London Irish

KSI s an English YouTuber, internet personality, rapper, actor, and boxer. He is also a member and co-founder of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen. As well as attending a number of game, ge made videos with a number of players over the years. The late Terry Wogan was also an Irish fan.
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Newcastle Falcons

Geordie TV presenter Dec, who is also a passionate Newcastle United supporter, was photographed enjoying a Newcastle Falcons game at Kingston Park last year.
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Northampton Saints

The popular TV presenter is the newest Northampton fan. Cricketers Alastair Cook, Graeme Swann & Ian Bell also support Saints.
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Saracens: Ross Kemp

Sport has always been important to Ross Kemp, who is famed for his role and as Grant Mitchell in Eastenders and subsequent documentaries. He boxed and played rugby from a young age and has played rugby at senior level with Brentwood RFC, Saracen 2's and Maidstone. He continues to follow the club and was at St James Park for their Champions Cup triumph in 2019.
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Sale Sharks: Sir Alex Ferguson

The legendary Manchester United manager has been indirectly involved with the club since 2006, and has attended three matches in the last two seasons.  Through that connection, Steve Diamond has struck up a “basic friendship” with the 78-year-old and speaks to the Scot when in need of some advice. Ted Robbins (Len Perry from Phoenix Nights) and Rachel Burden from 5Live also support the Sharks.
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Wasps: Gregg Wallace

The Masterchef judge is a lifelong Wasps supporter. Watch him explain why he supports the #MakeThatCall campaign which was started by Wasps Rugby during lockdown and why it's so important and how you can get involved yourself.

Worcester Warriors: Jason Donovan

This is a stretch. We couldn't really find any celebrity Worcester fans, but the famous Aussie attended a game as a celebrity guest once. That's all we've got.

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