15 Facts About Mark Regan

Mark Regan lost form on his return from Lions duty and lost his England place to new club mate Andy Long and then Richard Cockerill.

Mark Regan returned to the international scene as a training squad member and England A player.

Mark Regan returned to the England squad on the tour to South Africa in 2000.

Mark Regan played some of the best rugby of his career and selection for the autumn internationals followed.

Phil Greening's knee and hand injuries allowed him to take over as England's number one hooker for the Six Nations Championship; however, Clive Woodward opted for Leicester Tigers Dorian West and Mark Regan was forced to sit on the bench for most of the campaign.

However, hindered by his injury, Mark Regan struggled to find his early season form.

Mark Regan joined Leeds Tykes in August 2002 from Bath and quickly became a central figure at Headingley.

Mark Regan announced his international retirement in 2004 after not being selected for the game against Canada.

Mark Regan played 69 times for Leeds and scored 6 tries.

Mark Regan came out of international retirement in 2007 and was impressive in England's otherwise lacklustre tour of South Africa.

Mark Regan was named in the England squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship alongside Leicester's George Chuter and Bath's Lee Mears.

However, Mark Regan ignored the club and played the game anyway.

In February 2009, Mark Regan announced his intention to retire at the end of the season.

Mark Regan is Forwards Coach at Clifton Rugby Club playing a part in leading them to the South West One title and the EDF Cup Final at Twickenham.

Mark Regan is currently involved in the buy-to-let property market, working with property investment companies Midas Estates and Property Investment Plan.