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Barbarian Men

William David Charles Carling

Centre

9

Matches

4

Points

Country

England

Profile photo of William David Charles Carling - Barbarians Player from 1986 to 1992

Playing Record

Games
Men Senior
28 Nov 1992 / Twickenham
Barbarians
20
30
Australia XV
Men
23 Mar 1991 / Government Stadium
Barbarians
0
0
Hong Kong 7s
Men
31 Mar 1990 / Government Stadium
Barbarians
0
0
Hong Kong 7s
Men
18 Apr 1987 / Arms Park
Cardiff
33
24
Barbarians
Men
11 Mar 1987 / Franklin's Gardens
East Midlands
31
42
Barbarians
Men
03 Sep 1988 / New Anniesland
Glasgow Academicals
22
42
Barbarians
Men
27 Dec 1986 / Welford Road
Leicester Tigers
18
22
Barbarians
Men
27 Dec 1989 / Welford Road
Leicester Tigers
32
16
Barbarians
Men
20 Apr 1987 / St Helen's
Swansea
17
30
Barbarians
Statistics
9 Games Played
4 Wins
3 Losses
4 Points
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William David Charles Carling

William David Charles Carling was born in Bradford-on-Avon on 12 December 1965 and educated at Sedbergh School and Durham University. He originally joined the Army but subsequently worked in marketing and, after his playing days, as a motivational speaker. He played at centre for Harlequins. Will Carling set a new record by captaining England in 59 of his 72 internationals between 1988 and 1997. In 1993 he toured New Zealand with the British Isles and played in seven matches,including the first test. He captained the side against Waikato. He also led the Barbarians in the Hong Kong Sevens in 1991 and against Leicester in 1989 and Australia in 1992.

Player Records, Fixtures & Results

men Senior 28 Jun 2025 / DHL Stadium
South Africa XV (non-cap)
VS
Barbarians