Keith Wood

Keith Wood (born 27 January 1972) is an Irish former rugby union player who played as a hooker at international level for Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions. He also played at club level for Garryowen, Harlequins and Munster. He was nicknamed 'The Raging Potato' because of his bald head, and as 'Uncle Fester' due to his resemblance to the character in The Addams Family. Wood is considered by many to have been the best hooker in rugby union during his era, winning the inaugural World Rugby Player of the Year award, and to be among the best hookers in the history of the game.

For the president of the National Secular Society, see Keith Porteous Wood. For the American musician, see Hush Arbors.

Keith Wood
Birth nameKeith Gerard Mallinson Wood
Date of birth (1972-01-27) 27 January 1972
Place of birthKillaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb; 234 lb)
SchoolSt Munchin's College
Notable relative(s)Gordon Wood (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991–1994 Garryowen ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–1999
1999–2000
2000–2003		 Harlequins
Munster
Harlequins
23
65
(30)
(48)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–2003
1997, 2001		 Ireland
British & Irish Lions		 58
5		 (75)
(0)
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