Rory Best
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rory Best |
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 15, 1982(1982-08-15) |
| Age | 42 |
| Birthplace | Craigavon |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Rory Best Biography
| Name | Rory Best |
| Birthday | Aug 15 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Craigavon |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Pat Best, John Best |
| Siblings | Simon Best |
| Spouse | Jodie Bell |
Rory Best is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on August 15, 1982 in Craigavon, United Kingdom. He was a rugby player and took over the Ulster Rugby team captain’s role after his brother. He was also a player for the Ireland National team, and was a captain. In 2017, he was made Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
He tied He tied Keith Wood‘s Irish rugby record for most caps by a hooker.’s Irish rugby record of most caps by a Hooker.
Best returned home to join Belfast Harlequins in 2002 where he captained the team and gained his first Ulster contract in 2004. He made his debut for Ulster as a replacement at home to Munster in the 2005 Celtic League. He replaced his brother (now retired Ireland and Ulster prop Simon) as Ulster captain for the 2007/08 season and continues to hold the position. He is renowned for his abilities as a scrummager. Best missed the entire 2009/10 season due to surgery on a chronic disc problem. Best scored two tries in 2011/12 and 2010/11 for Ulster. He was part of the Ulster side that was defeated by Leinster in The Heineken Cup final in 2012.
Best made his international debut for Ireland as a replacement against the All Blacks at Lansdowne Road in November 2005 and made his first start against the Springboks in 2006. He has been involved with the national team ever since, initially sharing the number 2 shirt with Jerry Flannery. He was a member of the Irish teams that won the 2007 Triple Crown and was in the Irish squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup as well as the 2009 Six Nations Championship which completed the Grand Slam.
Simon Best, his brother, played for Ulster in 2003 and Ireland in 2008. Jodie Bell, his brother, played for Ulster and Ireland from 2003 to 2008. He and Penny have two sons, Ben and Richie.
Rory Best Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rory Best is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rory Best 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a member of the Newcastle University Falcons team and was signed by Ulster. Ulster made his debut in 2004.
He set the record for the most caps by an Irish hooker at the Six Nations competition in 2012.
Rory David Best OBE (born 15 August 1982) is a former rugby union player from Northern Ireland and was the captain of the Ireland national team from 2016 to
- He played hooker for Ulster and was registered for Banbridge RFC, having previously represented the Newcastle Agrics. Best earned 124 caps for Ireland, making his debut in 2005 and retiring at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, his fourth World Cup. Best is one of the most capped rugby players of all time, as well as the most-capped forward to ever represent Ireland.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Rory Best height 5 ft 11 in Rory weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Rory Best Dating?
According to our records, Rory Best married to Jodie Bell. As of December 1, 2023, Rory Best’s is not dating anyone.
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Best also toured with the British and Irish Lions side in 2013 and 2017, although he never played a test match for the Lions.
Facts & Trivia
Rory Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Rory Best celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.
Best was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to rugby.
What is Rory Best doing now?
In April 2021, Best was announced as a technical and high-performance skills coach for the Seattle Seawolves alongside former Ireland international, Allen Clarke.
Why does Rory Best not sing the anthem?
He said he doesn’t sing the anthems because he knows it would, emotionally, heighten his emotions , probably beyond the level he feels is best for him to be in control.
What age is Rory Best?
39 years (August 15, 1982)
Does Rory Best have a brother?
Simon Best
How tall is Rory Best?
5′ 11″