Mike Tindall facts for kids
Tindall during the 2011 Rugby World Cup match against Argentina
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| Birth name | Michael James Tindall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 18 October 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Children | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael James Tindall, also known as Mike Tindall, was born on October 18, 1978. He is a famous English former 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 two major clubs, Bath and Gloucester. He also played for the England national team 75 times between 2000 and 2011. A big highlight of his career was being part of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Mike Tindall made his first appearance for England on February 5, 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 during his career.
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Early Life and School
Michael James Tindall was born in Otley, West Yorkshire, England. His father, Philip "Phil" Tindall, worked as a banker. His mother, Linda, was a social worker.
Mike went to an independent school called Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield. While he was growing up, his father was the captain of the Otley Rugby Union Football Club. This shows that rugby was a big part of his family life from an early age.
Mike Tindall's Rugby Journey
Playing for Bath Rugby
Tindall joined Bath right after finishing school in 1997, when he was 18 years old. At that time, Bath and England had famous centre players like Jeremy Guscott. But after the 1999 Rugby World Cup, Tindall started playing regularly for both his club and his country.
He made his England debut against Ireland in 2000, scoring a try in that game. He became well-known for playing as an outside centre. He formed a strong partnership with Will Greenwood during the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Tindall wore the number 12 jersey. He was a key player when England won the World Cup final.
In 2005, Tindall had a foot injury and missed some important games. His contract with Bath was ending, and he had some disagreements with the club. So, after eight years, he left Bath and joined their rivals, Gloucester Rugby, in 2005.
Playing for Gloucester Rugby
After recovering from his injury, Tindall continued to play for England, often as an inside centre. At Gloucester, he usually played at outside centre. He faced some criticism for his playing form during this time.
In 2007, Tindall broke his leg while playing against Newcastle Falcons. This injury meant he could not play in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. After recovering, he returned to play for Gloucester. In 2008, he suffered another serious injury during a match against Wales, which included internal bleeding and a punctured lung. He later said he was "happy just to be alive" after this injury.
Despite these challenges, Tindall continued to play for Gloucester. In 2012, he agreed to a new role as both a player and a backs coach for the club. He officially retired from professional rugby on July 15, 2014.
Playing for Minchinhampton RFC
After retiring from professional rugby, Mike Tindall went back to playing rugby at a local level. He now plays and coaches for an amateur club called Minchinhampton RFC. This club is located near his home at Gatcombe Park.
England Team Misconduct (2011)
In 2011, during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, Mike Tindall was involved in an incident that led to him being fined and removed from the England team squad. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) said his actions were not acceptable. Tindall appealed the decision, and his fine was reduced, and his suspension from the squad was removed.
Playing for the Barbarians
Tindall was also chosen to play for the Barbarians squad several times. This is a special rugby team made up of invited players from different countries. He played for them in 2012 and even captained the team in 2013 against England.
Personal and Family Life
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On December 21, 2010, it was announced that Mike Tindall was engaged to Zara Phillips. Zara is the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal, and the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II. They first met during the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Mike and Zara got married on July 30, 2011, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Many members of the British royal family attended their wedding. They used to live in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, but now they live on the Gatcombe Park estate.
Mike and Zara have three children. Their first daughter, Mia Grace Tindall, was born on January 17, 2014. Their second daughter, Lena Elizabeth Tindall, was born on June 18, 2018. Their son, Lucas Philip Tindall, was born on March 21, 2021.
During his rugby career, Mike Tindall broke his nose at least eight times. In 2018, he had surgery to fix these old injuries.
Beyond Rugby: TV and Charity
After his professional rugby career, Mike Tindall has appeared on several television shows. These include The Jump and Bear Grylls: Mission Survive in 2015. He also co-hosts a popular podcast called The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. In 2022, he was a contestant on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in fourth place.
Mike Tindall is also very involved in charity work. He hosts many charity sporting events, especially golf tournaments, to raise money for good causes. He supports charities that help people with disabilities, those fighting Parkinson's disease, and military personnel. He is an ambassador for The Midlands Air Ambulance and a patron for the Matt Hampson Foundation and Rugby for Heroes. He also works with Right To Play UK, a charity that uses play to help children in difficult situations.
Awards and Honours
Mike Tindall has received several honours during his life:
- In 2003, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to rugby.
- He received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.
- He received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022.
- He received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2023.
Images for kids
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Mike Tindall with the Webb Ellis Cup
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