EP13: Dick Best on East London upbringing, what Harlequins was REALLY like, Grand Slams with England, London Irish and plenty more stories ...

About this episode

Dick Best shares his journey from East London to coaching Harlequins, England, and the British & Irish Lions, along with memorable stories from his rugby life.

Former Harlequins, England and British & Irish Lions coach Bick Best joins Rugby Lives to talk about what it was like joining Harlequins as a working class youngster from East London, how he ascended to become head coach, then took on the mantle with England and the Lions, winning Grand Slams and almost toppling the All Blacks. With countless stories along the way, this is his Rugby Life.

People in this episode

Guest: Dick Best

Topics covered

• coaching
• rugby history
• personal stories
• East London upbringing
• Harlequins
• England rugby
• British & Irish Lions

Keywords

• Dick Best
• Harlequins
• England rugby
• British & Irish Lions
• Grand Slams
• rugby coaching
• East London

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harlequins, England, British & Irish Lions, London Irish

Places: East London

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