Austin Sheppard

For the American football player, see Austin Shepherd.
Austin Sheppard
Date of birth (1950-05-01) 1 May 1950 (age 74)
Place of birthBristol, England
SchoolColston’s School, Bristol
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981–85 England 2 (0)

Austin Sheppard (born 1 May 1950) is an English former rugby union international who represented England in two Test matches during the 1980s.

A Bristol native, Sheppard is a graduate of Colston's School. He played rugby as a prop and appeared in numerous games for Bristol, including the club's 1982–83 John Player Cup triumph.[1]

Sheppard, who was a funeral director by profession, debuted for England in a 1981 Five Nations Test against Wales in Cardiff.[2] It wasn't until 1985 that he got another opportunity, with Wales again his opponent.[3] He remained in the England squad for the tour of New Zealand that followed.[4]

One of his sons Max has followed in his footsteps but in coaching rugby. By taking North Bristol RFC undefeated in the 2022/23 season which was capped off with a trip to Twickenham with them winning the Pappa Johns National Cup. [5]

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References

  1. ^ "Reason was vital in alphabet final". The Rugby Paper. 6 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Front row poser at Cotton quits". Evening Post. 19 January 1981.
  3. ^ "Sheppard England choise in Cardiff". The Daily Telegraph. 16 April 1985.
  4. ^ "Austin back into gear". Western Daily Press. 16 November 1985.
  5. ^ https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/north-bristol-rfc-cap-unbeaten-8441662