Paul Ackford
- January 10, 2024
- Rugby Union Footballer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Paul Ackford |
| Occupation | Rugby Union Footballer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 26, 1958(1958-02-26) |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Hanover |
| Country | Germany |
| Birth City | Lower Saxony |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Paul Ackford Biography
| Name | Paul Ackford |
| Birthday | Feb 26 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Hanover |
| Home Town | Lower Saxony |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Paul Ackford is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Footballer who was born on February 26, 1958 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany. Paul Ackford (born 26 February 1958) is an former English union rugby player who was a in the lock forward position. He was previously an inspector for the Metropolitan Police, and is currently a columnist for The Telegraph.
In 1990, he was thrown unconscious after being hit by youthful Argentine Front row player Federico Mendez, which saw Mendez removed from the field. Mendez later claimed that it was a miscalculation of identity, and said he was trying to strike Jeff Probyn since he “stamped on my goolies”. Ackford was a part of the England team that took home the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1991. He resigned from international rugby following the 1991 World Cup, which was won by Australia before becoming journalist and writing in The Sunday Telegraph.
As a police constable, he was partnered with Wade Dooley, Ackford became an integral part of the side that was recently coached by Will Carling. He was part of his 1989 British Lions tour to Australia and played in all three of the tests.
Paul Ackford Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Union Footballer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Paul Ackford is one of the richest Rugby Union Footballer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Ackford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended Plymouth College, the University of Kent and Cambridge University, he played in the lock team for England B in the age group of 21. He also represented Cambridge at the 1979 Varsity Match, but did not have a significant impact until he joined Harlequins and Harlequins and the Police in 1983.
After impressing in his London Division against the touring Wallabies Then he was able to make the England debut on the 5th of November 1988 in a match against Australia aged 30.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
Paul Ackford height 6 ft 6 in Paul weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Paul Ackford Dating?
According to our records, Paul Ackford is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Paul Ackford’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Paul Ackford celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.
Who did Paul Ackford play for?
Span%
England| 1988-1991| 75.00
British and Irish Lions| 1989-1989| 66.66
Five/Six Nations| 1989-1991| 79.16
IRB Rugby World Cup| 1991-1991| 60.00
Who played with wade dooley?
Dooley formed an effective partnership alongside fellow Police Officer Paul Ackford in the England second-row, and was selected for the 1989 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. He played in the final two Tests as the Lions secured a series win over the Wallabies.
Where is Wade Dooley now?
Since retiring, Dooley has served as an RFU citing officer, and has run the Dizzy Ducks Tea Rooms in Wrea Green, near Preston , with his wife Sharon.
How tall is Wade Dooley?
6′ 8″
How Old Is Wade Dooley?
64 years (October 2, 1957)