LIST | 5 legends with less famous rugby playing brothers

The younger brother of Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton, he represented Leinster Rugby at schoolboy level but did not make the professional academy. The lock then moved to France to play lower level rugby before joining Exeter Chiefs. Following further stints with London Irish and Jersey Reds, Sexton joined South African Pro14 side Southern Kings on a three-year contract ahead of the 2019–20 season.

Sam Warburton, who captained the Lions in 2013 and 2017, has an older twin brother, Ben, who played at semi-professional level with Glamorgan Wanderers RFC and is now a physiotherapist for the Cardiff Blues.

The much younger brother of the current England captain, Gabriel is wanting to follow in the footsteps of his sibling and Father, Andy Farrell. The Ireland head coach has revealed Gabriel is 'ahead of where Owen was at the same age' and is constantly practicing goal kicking. It sounds like he is rapidly developing into a fine young rugby player.

He spent his three-year professional career between 2002 and 2005 at Newcastle Falcons, alongside his brother, Jonny, predominantly playing as a Centre.

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg’s older brother, Graham, has played Scotland on Sevens circuit as well as representing his country at under-18, under-19 and under-20. A very talented player in his own right, his career did not take off in the same way due to a number of serious knee injuries.