Who are the other famous rugby playing kids taking after their fathers around the world?

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by Steven Smith

Friday, 02 November 2018 at 13:22

bySteven Smith

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It can be hard for rugby players to deal with retirement – but former Australia, England and Scotland heroes are among those who at least get to continue living their dream through their sons.

Warning: This is likely to make you feel incredibly old.

1. Michael & Louis Lynagh

The idea of former Australia fly-half Michael Lynagh’s son playing for anyone other than the Wallabies may seem ludicrous given what he achieved with the green and gold in his playing days. But son Louis is progressing well in the England age-grade system having grown up in London. He’s stormed into the England U16s, whilst playing for Harlequins U18s and the Hampton School First XV.

2. Adam & Gavin Hastings

Following in the footsteps of a Scottish legend like Gavin Hastings is never going to be easy, but son Adam is doing a decent job so far. The Glasgow Warriors fly-half has looked to forge his own path in rugby and was rewarded with a call-up for Scotland’s final Six Nations match against Italy this year. He’s since became a regular.

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3. Phil & Tom De Glanville

Comes from rich stock with dad Phil a former England skipper who was capped 38 times by his country while godfather Jon Callard was a prodigious goal-kicker for the Red Rose and Bath, having learned his trade in Newport after being a pupil at Bassaleg. Tom has already earned caps at under-17 and 18 levels, and made his first start for Bath United in their 15-7 win at Gloucester United in April.

4. Andy & Owen Farrell

The fly-halves career progressed at the same rate as his father’s Andys – temporarily being the youngest player to play in the English Premiership in 2008. Now an England regular, Farrell has won multiple Six Nations and played a key role in the drawn Lions drawn series against New Zealand in the summer. He’s quickly heading for legendary status.

5. Lewis Tierney & Jason Robinson

At first glance, you’d struggle to recognise who rugby league flyer Tierney’s father is, with the Catalan Dragons and Scotland star not sharing a surname with his legendary World Cup winning dad. Believe it or not, but Tierney is the son of former England dual-code international Jason Robinson, with Tierney following in his father’s footsteps by winning the Super League Grand Final with Wigan Warriors in 2016.

6. George, Joe & Ford

George and Joe are the sons of former Bath Rugby head coach and former Rugby League legend Mike Ford. George is now an established as an England and Leicester regular, and there is no reason why he can’t go on to become an England great. Joe also plays for Leicester.

7. Ben, Nick, Tom Youngs

8. Billy, Fa'o & Mako Vunipola

9. Alex & Rob Lozowski

10. David & Scott Sio

11. George & Gary Graham

12. Flip & Flippie van der Merwe

13. Paul & Ross Moriarty

The abrasive back-rower is the son of former Wales dual-code international Paul and nephew of Wales’ 1987 World Cup captain Richard. He’s now established himself as a Wales regular and was selected for the British & Irish Lions before suffering an injury in the first warm-up match. The 23-year-old seems destined for greatness.

14. Harry & Jim Mallinder

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15. Bryan & Cameron Redpath

Bryan, who spent his whole career at Sale Sharks, won 60 caps for Scotland, captaining the team on a number of occasions. He appeared at two Rugby World Cups in 1999 and 2003. His son, Cameron, was called up to the England squad for their for their tour of South Africa. He also plays for Bath Rugby.