Paul Rendall dies at the age of 69 after battle with motor neurone disease; prop played 28 times for England after making debut during 1984 Five Nations; Brian Moore says Rendall, nicknamed The Judge, was “the best of men and a superb technician”
Last Updated: 13/06/23 3:07pm
Former England rugby union international Paul Rendall has died at the age of 69 after a battle with motor neurone disease
Former England rugby union international Paul Rendall has died at the age of 69 after a battle with motor neurone disease.
Rendall, who played as a prop, featured 28 times for his country after making his debut during the 1984 Five Nations.
His nickname ‘The Judge’ was earned on his first tour when he served as judge at the players’ “kangaroo court” and apportioned fines.
Brian Moore, who played alongside Rendall in England’s front row, said: “Paul looked after me when I was a fledgling international, in the hard school of the front row.
“He was the best of men and a superb technician. I, and the world of rugby, will miss him greatly. RIP The Judge.”
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Peter Wheeler, who played alongside Rendall as hooker, said: “Paul was tremendously strong and solid in the scrum, and I always felt safe with him as my prop.
“He was also great fun, a very special character. I have a picture of me prosecuting at a court session on tour looking at The Judge in fits o …