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Jordan Crane (rugby union)

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on 3 May 2009, Crane scored the winning kick in the penalty shootout after the game had finished level after extra time. It was the first time a Heineken Cup tie had been decided in a shootout. Crane started in the subsequent
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Crane is renowned for his impressive physique and powerful runs from the base of the scrum. He consistently ranks as one of the most frequent carriers of the ball in English club rugby.
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in October 2004 aged just 18. He went on to make 29 appearances for the Tykes in all competitions scoring five tries, including a hat trick against
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as Leicester defeated London Irish. He also started as Leicester won the 2010 and 2013 Premiership finals. Crane spent the whole of the
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He switched to playing rugby union relatively late after playing football for a number of professional clubs' junior sides.
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Crane made his U21 debut in February 2006 scoring a try against Wales at
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After 10 years playing with Leicester, Crane announced his signing with
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squad for the 2006–07 season, and went on to compete at the
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Crane has also played internationally for 369:Crane made his debut for his former club, 32: 1116:England international rugby union players 16:England international rugby union player 1126:Rugby union players from Worcestershire 433: 1073: 392:, Crane left the club to sign for the 677:"Cardiff Blues 26–26 Leicester (aet)" 619: 841:. BBC. 17 March 2006. Archived from 1121:People educated at Colston's School 496:. Crane won his second cap against 92:109 kg (17 st 2 lb) 13: 917:"Voyce dropped from England elite" 388:After Leeds were relegated in the 14: 1137: 1049: 655:"Tigers capture Crane from Leeds" 576: 84:1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 448:2006 IRB U21 World Cup in France 343:player, who recently played for 939:"England Saxons 17–13 NZ Maori" 787: 761: 735: 528:. Premier Rugby. Archived from 480:On 1 June 2008 he was named in 385:in the European Challenge Cup. 839:"England U21s take Grand Slam" 581:. Living Rugby. 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Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
South Bromsgrove High School
Colston's School
Number eight
Flanker
Lock
Leeds Tykes
Leicester Tigers
Bristol Bears
England Saxons
England
Bristol Bears
Bromsgrove
rugby union
Bristol Bears
Premiership Rugby
England
Leeds Tykes
FC Grenoble
European Challenge Cup
Valladolid RAC
2005–06 season
Leicester Tigers
Heineken Cup
semi-final match
Cardiff Blues
2009 Heineken Cup Final
2008–09 Guinness Premiership

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