became a central figure at Headingley. He made his debut on the opening day of the 2002-2003 season in a 26-13 win over Leicester Tigers. After moving to Leeds his displays not only saw him become a crowd favourite but also saw a revival in his international career, as he was selected for the England squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Regan announced his international retirement in 2004 after not being selected for the game against Canada. He left Leeds at the end of the 2004-05 season having helped secure Leeds Premiership status, as well as winning a Powergen Cup winners medal, the final of which he started. He played 69 times for Leeds and scored 6 tries. In 2005-6 he was instrumental in helping newly promoted Bristol (his hometown club) retain their Premiership status. He came out of international retirement in 2007 and was impressive in England's otherwise lacklustre tour of South Africa. Consequently, he was named in the England squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He was also named in the England squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship alongside Leicester's George Chuter and Bath's Lee Mears. After the world cup, Regan was selected to captain the Barbarians against but was refused permission to play from Bristol. However, Regan ignored the club and played the game anyway. After England beat France 24-13 in Paris in the 2008 Six Nations Championship, Regan was described by French coach Marc Lièvremont as a 'grotesque clown'. This was to be Regan's last appearance for England. In February 2009, Regan announced his intention to retire at the end of the season. He is now 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. He is also currently involved in the buy-to-let property market, working with property investment companies Midas Estates and Property Investment Plan. Honours European Rugby Champions Cup Winner 1998 Powergen Cup/Anglo-Welsh Cup titles: 1 2005 Rugby World Cup Winner 2003 References External links England profile Leeds profile Profile at Bristol Rugby Profile at scrum.com Mark Regan photo by sportingheroes.net Regans career in pictures - BBC.co.uk Mark Regan Enterprises Midas Estates 1972 births Living people English rugby union players Rugby union hookers Members of the Order of the British Empire Bristol Bears players Leeds Tykes players Barbarian F.C. players Bath Rugby players Rugby union