Prince Harry Reveals His Top Three Favourite Rugby Players of All Time

He has always held a particular passion for Rugby, and has worked to improve access to sport for all young people.

The Prince spent part of his 2004 gap year training as an Assistant Development Officer with the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Once qualified he went out to schools and clubs around the country assisting community rugby coaches to teach the game to young people of all ages and from all communities.

Building on this experience, in 2013 Prince Harry became the patron of the Rugby Football Union All Schools Programme. This aims to promote rugby in schools by improving access to facilities and equipment for all children.

Discussing his some of his standout ruggers from his time watching the sport on a recent Zoom Q&A for the Rugby League, he revealed his three personal favourite union players.

His choices are pretty stellar.

Lomu was a New Zealand rugby union player, renowned for his size, speed, and powerful runs. As a winger, he revolutionized the game, becoming a global icon. Despite his career being hampered by kidney disease, Lomu's legacy as one of rugby's greatest remains unchallenged.

Harry said: "Growing up, Lomu was the player who made me fall in love with rugby. A one of the kind, almost mythical figure who will never be forgotten by anyone involved in the sport. The winger was an absolute legend and is sorely missed."

Haskell is a former English rugby union player known for his versatility as a flanker.

With a career spanning over a decade, he played for clubs including Wasps and Northampton Saints, and earned 77 caps for England. Post-retirement, Haskell has become a popular media personality and author.

Harry said: "Hask is someone who always give his everything for his club and country. Relentless. At his best, I really do think he was one of the very best in the world."

Wilkinson is a former English rugby union fly-half celebrated for his precise kicking and composure under pressure.

He famously secured England's 2003 Rugby World Cup victory with a last-minute drop goal. Wilkinson's career, marked by numerous accolades, solidifies him as one of rugby's all-time greats.

Harry said: "I was lucky enough to be at the game in 2003 when Jonny won us the World Cup against Australia, and I've been lucky enough to get to know him a lot since then. A magical player who will always be my number one choice."