England archive · Head coach · 1985–1987
Martin Green
Martin Green, a flanker in his playing days, was born in Solihull and served as England head coach.
His 14 matches in charge place him 14th on England's all-time list of head coaches.
His 14 matches in charge place him 14th on England's all-time list of head coaches.
Matches in charge14
Won5
England legacy
No.14 on England's all-time head coaches list
Profile
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In charge of England
Martin Green as England head coach
Matches14Points 241–275
Won535.7% of matches
Drawn0Level at the end
Lost964% of matches
Competition by competition
Where the matches came
| Competition | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Nations Championship | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Rugby World Cup | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Test matches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
- First match
- New Zealand 18–13 England, 1 June 1985 · Test matches · First Test
- Last match
- Wales 16–3 England, 8 June 1987 · Rugby World Cup
- Biggest win
- Japan 7–60 England, 30 May 1987
- Heaviest defeat
- New Zealand 42–15 England, 8 June 1985
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 Jun 1987 | 
Wales 16–3 EnglandRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | England lost |
| 13 | 3 Jun 1987 | 
United States 6–34 EnglandRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | England won |
| 12 | 30 May 1987 | 
Japan 7–60 EnglandRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | England won |
| 11 | 23 May 1987 | 
Australia 19–6 EnglandRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | England lost |
| 10 | 4 Apr 1987 | 
England 21–12 ScotlandFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England won |
| 9 | 7 Mar 1987 |
Wales 19–12 EnglandFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England lost |
| 8 | 21 Feb 1987 | 
England 15–19 FranceFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England lost |
| 7 | 7 Feb 1987 | 
Ireland 17–0 EnglandFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England lost |
| 6 | 15 Mar 1986 |
France 29–10 EnglandFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England lost |
| 5 | 1 Mar 1986 |
England 25–20 IrelandFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England won |
| 4 | 15 Feb 1986 |
Scotland 33–6 EnglandFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England lost |
| 3 | 18 Jan 1986 |
England 21–18 WalesFive Nations Championship |
Five Nations Championship | England won |
Show all 14 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 Jun 1985 | 
New Zealand 42–15 EnglandTest matches · Second Test |
Test matches · Second Test | England lost |
| 1 | 1 Jun 1985 |
New Zealand 18–13 EnglandTest matches · First Test |
Test matches · First Test | England lost |