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Mike Tindall

Tindall during the 2011 Rugby World Cup match against Argentina
Birth name	Michael James Tindall
Date of birth	(1978-10-18) 18 October 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth	Otley, West Yorkshire, England
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb)
School	Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield
Spouse	Zara Phillips ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	3
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1997–2005 2005–2014 Bath Rugby Gloucester Rugby 108 181 (160) (110) Current local club Minchinhampton RFC National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2000–2011 England 75 (74)

Michael James Tindall, also known as Mike Tindall, was born on 18 October 1978. He is a former English rugby union player. He is also a member of the British royal family through his marriage to Zara Phillips. Tindall played as a centre for clubs like Bath and Gloucester. He played 75 games for the England national team between 2000 and 2011. He was a key player in the England squad that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup in 2003.

Tindall played his first game for England on 5 February 2000. This was against Ireland in the 2000 Six Nations Championship. Besides winning the 2003 World Cup, he also helped England win the 2003 Six Nations Championship. He played in eleven Six Nations Championship tournaments from 2000 to 2011. Mike Tindall is married to Zara Phillips, who is the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal. She is also the eldest niece of King Charles III. They have three children together.

Early Life and School

Michael James Tindall was born on 18 October 1978. He was born in Otley, West Yorkshire, England. His father, Philip Tindall, worked as a banker. His mother, Linda, was a social worker.

Tindall went to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield. This is an independent school. While he was growing up, his father was the captain of the Otley Rugby Union Football Club.

Rugby Career Highlights

Playing for Bath Rugby

Tindall joined Bath Rugby right after finishing school in 1997. He was 18 years old at the time. When he started, famous players like Jeremy Guscott and Phil de Glanville played in his position. After the 1999 Rugby World Cup, Tindall began to play regularly for both his club and England.

He made his England debut against Ireland in 2000. He even scored a try in that game. Tindall became a strong player in the outside centre position. He often played alongside Will Greenwood, who was an inside centre. They were a key part of the team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Tindall wore the number 12 jersey. He was in the starting lineup for the final match, which England won.

Tindall had a foot injury in 2005. This made him miss the 2005 Six Nations Championship. He also could not join the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. After recovering, he returned to playing well in 2005. His contract with Bath ended in 2005. He then decided to join Gloucester Rugby.

Playing for Gloucester Rugby

After his injury, Tindall returned to play for England. He played as an inside centre this time. At his club, Gloucester, he continued to play at outside centre. In 2007, Tindall broke his leg while playing against Newcastle Falcons. This injury meant he missed the rest of that season. He also could not be chosen for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

In October 2007, Tindall returned to play for Gloucester. He scored a try in his comeback game. In February 2008, he was chosen for England's 2008 Six Nations Championship squad. During a match against Wales, he suffered a serious injury. He recovered and continued to play for Gloucester.

In January 2008, Tindall signed a new contract to stay with Gloucester until 2011. In 2012, he agreed to a one-year contract. He would play and also coach the backs for Gloucester. He signed another contract in 2013 to continue in this role. On 15 July 2014, Tindall announced that he was retiring from professional rugby.

Playing for Minchinhampton RFC

After retiring from professional rugby, Tindall returned to play for an amateur club. He joined Minchinhampton RFC. He plays and coaches for this team. Minchinhampton RFC is close to Gatcombe Park, where he lives.

Playing for the Barbarians

Tindall was chosen to play for the Barbarians team in May 2012. This team plays special invitational matches. He played against England, Ireland, and Wales. In May 2013, Tindall was the captain for the Barbarians when they played against England. He was also a replacement player for the Barbarians against the British & Irish Lions in 2013.

International Tries

Tindall scored 14 tries for England during his international career. Here is a list of his tries:

Try	Opposing team	Location	Venue	Competition	Date	Result	Score
1	Ireland	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2000 Six Nations Championship	5 February 2000	Win	50 – 18
2	Romania	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2001 Autumn Internationals	17 November 2001	Win	134 – 0
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4	Scotland	Edinburgh, Scotland	Murrayfield Stadium	2002 Six Nations Championship	2 February 2002	Win	3 – 29
5	Italy	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2003 Six Nations Championship	9 March 2003	Win	40 – 5
6	Ireland	Dublin, Ireland	Lansdowne Road	2003 Six Nations Championship	30 March 2003	Win	6 – 42
7	Australia	Melbourne, Australia	Docklands Stadium	2003 England rugby union tour of the Southern Hemisphere	21 June 2003	Win	14 – 25
8	France	Marseille, France	Stade Vélodrome	2003 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches	30 August 2003	Loss	17 – 16
9	Georgia	Perth, Australia	Subiaco Oval	2003 Rugby World Cup	12 October 2003	Win	84 – 6
10	Canada	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2004 end-of-year rugby union internationals	13 November 2004	Win	70 – 0
11	Wales	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2006 Six Nations Championship	4 February 2006	Win	47 – 13
12	Italy	Rome, Italy	Stadio Flaminio	2006 Six Nations Championship	11 February 2006	Win	16 – 31
13	France	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2007 Six Nations Championship	11 March 2007	Win	26 – 18
14	Italy	London, England	Twickenham Stadium	2011 Six Nations Championship	12 February 2011	Win	59 – 13

Personal Life and Family

Tindall with his wife in 2012

On 21 December 2010, it was announced that Mike Tindall was engaged to Zara Phillips. Zara is the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal. She is also the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Zara is also the niece of King Charles III. Mike and Zara first met during the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Their wedding took place on 30 July 2011. The ceremony was held at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh. Around 400 guests attended, including members of the British royal family. The Tindalls used to live in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. They later moved to the Gatcombe Park estate. Their home, Aston Farm, is a large farmhouse near the estate.

On 17 January 2014, their first daughter, Mia Grace Tindall, was born. Their second daughter, Lena Elizabeth Tindall, was born on 18 June 2018. Their third child, a son named Lucas Philip Tindall, was born on 21 March 2021. Mike Tindall's nose was broken many times during his rugby career. He had surgery in 2018 to fix it.

Since retiring, Tindall has appeared on TV shows. These include The Jump and Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. He also co-hosted a podcast called House of Rugby. Later, he launched another podcast with his friends called The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. In 2022, Tindall was a contestant on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in fourth place.

Charity Work and Ambassadorships

Mike Tindall has hosted many charity sports events. These events raise money for different causes. He supports charities like the On Course Foundation and Rugby for Heroes. In 2012, Tindall became a charity ambassador for The Midlands Air Ambulance.

Since 2013, Tindall has hosted an annual charity golf day. It is called the ISPS HANDA Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic. This event brings together people from rugby, golf, and entertainment. It raises money for charities that help people with disabilities. It also supports research for Parkinson's disease. These charities include the Matt Hampson Foundation and The Cure Parkinson's Trust. He is also a main supporter for the Matt Hampson Foundation and Rugby for Heroes. In 2021, Tindall helped start The Rugby Wine Club. This club helps raise money for local rugby clubs.

In April 2015, Tindall became a brand ambassador for an online betting company called Betway. Tindall has also become more involved with Right To Play. This charity uses play to help educate children. It also helps children overcome challenges from poverty, conflict, and disease. In October 2015, he visited one of their programs in Ghana. He said it had a big impact on him. In December 2016, Tindall became an Athlete Ambassador for Right To Play UK. In January 2018, he took part in a show called And They're Off! to help Sport Relief.

Honours and Awards

Mike Tindall has received several honours and medals:

Date	Appointment	Ribbon	Post-nominal letters
31 December 2003	Member of the Order of the British Empire		MBE
6 February 2012	Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
6 February 2022:	Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
6 May 2023	King Charles III Coronation Medal

Images for kids

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  Mike Tindall with the Webb Ellis Cup

See also

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