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William Henry Hare

Rugby union player, born in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, C England, UK. A sheep farmer, he holds the all-time first-class points-scoring record. When he retired in 1989 he had scored 7337 points. His phenomenal accuracy as a place kicker never deserted him through an 18-year career, during which he won 23 full caps for England. He holds the all-time first-class points-scoring record.

William Henry "Dusty" Hare (born 29 November 1952) is a former international England Rugby Union footballer, who played full back.

Hare was born in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and attended the Magnus Grammar School (now Magnus Church of England School).

He made his England debut 16 March 1974 in a match against Wales, and played his final game ten years later on, having gained 25 caps.

He retired from club rugby after the 1988 cup final loss to Bath, and is now a farmer but contributes to Leicester Tigers youth coaching.

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