Mark Peter Regan sealed his 2003 Rugby World Cup opener with a try during England’s 84-6 destruction of Georgia in October 2003 when he came on as a replacement. It was the first by a Leeds Tyke for England. He later started for England in their victory against Samoa.

His selection against South Africa in June 2000 bridged a gap of two years and four
months away from England’s test team. His earlier career highlights included playing in the Lions final test against South Africa in 1997.

Mark began playing at the age of eight at Keynsham, moved to St Brendan’s Old Boys minis, then played through Bristol’s age group sides before moving on to Bath in 1997. He represented England 16 Group President’s XV, the 18 Group, Colts, Students, Under 21s and Emerging Players, as well as Gloucestershire. He scored his maiden test try against Italy in the 80-23 Six Nations win at Twickenham in February 2001 and
toured North America with the England squad in the summer of that year.

He joined Leeds Tykes from Bath at the start of the 2002-2003 season – a move that revitalised his career and helped him return to the England squad. He was a replacement in the games against France and Italy as well and faced Wales in the 43-9 Rugby World Cup warm up win at the Millennium Stadium in August 2003.