Fans are only just realising Ross Kemp played for a Premiership rugby club

Rugby News
Thursday, 15 August 2024 at 10:39
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From Mary Berry to Sir Alex Ferguson, we spotlight the stars in the stands for every top-flight team. One notable celebrity even played for the club they support.
 and her 75 cookbooks, was born in Bath has been involved with the club on a number of occasions.
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Bath RFC: Mary Berry

Best known for her cakes - that definitely do not have a soggy bottom - she is beloved across the nation. The 84-year-old, who is best known for previously judging on The Great British Bake Off
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Bristol Bears: Simon Pegg

The famous actor, 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: Liam Tancock

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 Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.
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Gloucester: Carol Vorderman

Countdown icon and Pride of Britain presenter Vorderman often makes an appearance at Kingsholm to cheer on the Cherry and Whites. She's also a passionate Wales supporter
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Harlequins: Michel Roux Jr

The famous TV chef is 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

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.

Northampton Saints: Alastair Cook & Ian Bell

The two cricketers both support Saints.

Saracens: Ross Kemp

Sport has always been important to 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.
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