England archive · Flanker · Debut 1999
Joe Worsley
Flanker Joe Worsley, born in London on 14 June 1977, made his England debut against Tonga on 15 October 1999. He won 78 caps, placing him joint 17th on England's all-time list alongside Mako Vunipola and Jonny May.
Worsley was selected for three Rugby World Cups. England reached the quarter-finals in 1999, the year of his debut, won the tournament in 2003 and finished runners-up in 2007.
Worsley was selected for three Rugby World Cups. England reached the quarter-finals in 1999, the year of his debut, won the tournament in 2003 and finished runners-up in 2007.
Caps78
England careerDebut 1999
England legacy
Joint No.17 on England's all-time caps list
Player file
At a glance
- Born14 June 1977
- BirthplaceLondon
- England debut15 October 1999 v Tonga
- Caps78 Joint No.17 all-time
Major tournaments
1999 Rugby World Cup2003 Rugby World Cup2007 Rugby World Cup
Every England try
Joe Worsley's tries
Tries10In our match records
Matches scored in10Of 78 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents8Different nations scored against
Season by season
Tries by year
| Year | Tries |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most tries against
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Wales
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France
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Scotland
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Ireland
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Romania
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United States
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Canada
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Italy
- First England try
- v Italy, 17 February 2001 · Six Nations Championship
- Latest
- v France, 15 March 2009 · Six Nations Championship
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 Mar 2009 |
England 34–10 FranceSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 40' |
| 9 | 19 Mar 2005 |
England 43–22 ScotlandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 29' |
| 8 | 20 Mar 2004 |
England 31–21 WalesSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 78' |
| 7 | 23 Aug 2003 |
Wales 9–43 EnglandTest matches · Test Match |
Test matches · Test Match | 63' |
| 6 | 22 Feb 2003 |
Wales 9–26 EnglandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | ×1 |
| 5 | 16 Feb 2002 |
England 45–11 IrelandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | ×1 |
| 4 | 17 Nov 2001 |
England 134–0 RomaniaTest matches · Test Match |
Test matches · Test Match | ×1 |
| 3 | 16 Jun 2001 |
United States 19–48 EnglandTest matches · Test Match |
Test matches · Test Match | ×1 |
| 2 | 9 Jun 2001 |
Canada 20–59 EnglandTest matches · Second Test |
Test matches · Second Test | ×1 |
| 1 | 17 Feb 2001 |
England 80–23 ItalySix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | ×1 |