Keith Wood
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Keith Wood |
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 27, 1972(1972-01-27) |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Country | Ireland |
| Birth City | County Clare |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Keith Wood Biography
| Name | Keith Wood |
| Birthday | Jan 27 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | Ireland |
| Home Town | County Clare |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Gordon Wood |
| Spouse | Nicola Vernal |
| Children(s) | Alex Wood |
Keith Wood is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on January 27, 1972 in Ireland, County Clare, Ireland. Irish hooker who played for Ireland and the Harlequins. He was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame.
He and Rory Best both represented Ireland in international play.
Wood used to play hurling, and was a member of the Clare GAA side that played in the inaugural Nenagh Co-op hurling tournament in 1988. In 2018, Wood opened a café and restaurant on the main street in his native Killaloe with business partner Malcolm Bell, aptly called Wood & Bell.
Wood started his career with Garryowen who he helped to All Ireland titles in 1992 and 1994 before moving to Harlequins. He returned to play with Munster in the 1999–2000 season and played in the European Rugby Cup final that Munster lost to Northampton Saints 9-8 in Twickenham Stadium before returning to Harlequins.
His father Gordon Wood was also a professional rugby player.
Keith Wood Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Keith Wood is one of the richest Rugby Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keith Wood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his career with the Irish team Garryowen in 1992.
He was nicknamed ‘The Raging Potato’ because of his bald head.
Keith Wood (born 27 January 1972) is an Irish former international rugby union footballer who played hooker for Ireland, the Lions, Garryowen, Harlequins and Munster. He was nicknamed ‘The Raging Potato’ because of his bald head. He was also known as ‘Uncle Fester’ due to his resemblance to a character in The Addams Family. Wood is considered by many to be the best hooker in rugby union during his era, winning the inaugural World Rugby Player of the Year, and among the best hookers in the history of rugby union.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Keith Wood Dating?
According to our records, Keith Wood married to Nicola Vernal. As of December 1, 2023, Keith Wood’s is not dating anyone.
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Wood was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2005, and to the IRB Hall of Fame in 2014.
Facts & Trivia
Keith Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Keith Wood celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.
What is Keith Wood doing now?
Media work. Wood has appearances on the BBC as a regular pundit and in The Daily Telegraph as a freelance journalist.
Who is Keith Wood?
Keith Wood is one of Ireland’s most iconic rugby players. A hard-nosed, driven player, Wood excelled at hooker for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions over an international career that spanned nine years.
What age is Keith Wood?
50 years (January 27, 1972)
Is Keith Wood married?
Nicola Vernal
Where was Johnny Sexton born?
Dublin, Ireland