Fans have only just realised Mike Brown married 42-cap England footballers daughter
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At 39, Mike Brown has continued to to defy expectations on and off the field.
From his early days at Harlequins, where he was given an unexpected chance as a raw talent in their academy, to his time with England, Brown has built a reputation for relentless persistence.
After knocking down the door to selection, he went on to earn 72 caps for his country.
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Fans Only Just Realising Brown's Famous Wife
However, some fans are only just realising the connection between Brown and his famous wife, Eliza Brown (formerly Woodcock). Eliza is the founder of the fashion label Scarlett Black London and the daughter of former England footballer Tony Woodcock.
Tony had a notable career as a striker, playing for Nottingham Forest, FC Köln, and Arsenal. He also won the European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League) with Nottingham Forest in 1979.
Balancing Premiership Rugby with Family Life
Mike Brown has been a key figure in Premiership rugby for nearly two decades, balancing his demanding career with family life. He and Eliza share two children, Jax, 6, and Sienna, 1, and live in Surrey—meaning long hours on the road for Brown, who currently plays for Leicester Tigers.
Career after rugby:
I'm in a weird grey area,” he revealed to the Mail Online.
“I'm still able to play — and I'd love an opportunity to play if everything aligns — but there are no gigs out there. I'm pushing on with my transition into life after rugby and I guess we'll see what comes first.
“I'm not going to sit here hanging on, waiting for one last pay cheque. If something else comes up then I'll take it. Everyone in sport has to go through it at some point and for me it could be now. It's not the way I imagined it finishing but I've loved it and that's life.
“Training on your own can be a bit bleak when you've used to the team environment for so long,' he says. 'When there's no obvious end goal you have to find a way to motivate yourself. You have your ups and downs.
“Of course I'm sad about it but as time goes by that feeling becomes a little less intense. I've had help from Craig White, learning coping mechanisms to deal with the bad moments, negative thoughts and the uncertainty. It's important to keep a busy routine.
“I've been lucky. Jordan Turner-Hall invited me down to Worthing and asked me to get involved to give me some experience. It's an opportunity to see things from a different angle, dip my toe into coaching and share my experiences.
“People have a perception of me in rugby — direct, challenging — so outside of rugby it's been easier to show the side that's curious, interested and driven. I look at Ben Ryan's role with Brentford. I'd love to do something like that. I'd love to broaden my horizons in a sport like football and add the value of my rugby career.”
The Three Richest Couples in World Rugby
Rugby has produced some of the most iconic athletes in the sporting world, but for a select few, success on the pitch has also led to immense wealth off it.
From high-profile marriages to lucrative endorsements and television appearances, these rugby stars have built financial empires.
Here's a look at three couples who have combined their sporting legacies with fame and fortune, amassing millions along the way.
Mike and Zara Tindall – £20m
Mike Tindall is known not just for his rugby prowess but for his royal connections. As the husband of Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, Tindall has become a prominent figure in British media.
Nicknamed "The Fridge" due to his imposing physique, Tindall was a stalwart on the rugby field, famously breaking his nose at least eight times over the course of his career. Since retiring from the sport, he's made a name for himself in the entertainment world, appearing on popular reality shows such as I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, The Jump, Shark Cage, Celebrity Poker Club, and All-Star Poker Challenge.
Despite his success in sports and entertainment, Tindall's wealth has been largely bolstered by his royal ties, with his net worth estimated at £20 million, according to British media.
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