Martin Edward Corry bounced back into Clive Woodward’s squad in 2003 before gaining selection to the Rugby World Cup squad. It followed consistent performances for Leicester Tigers throughout the 2002/03 season and a typical gritty performance on his return to the England shirt against the Barbarians in May 2003. Educated at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School and the University of Northumbria he first played rugby for Tunbridge Wells minis before joining Newcastle Falcons, Bristol Shoguns,
then finally Leicester Tigers. During his career he’s represented England at Schools, Students, U21 and A level as well as making a name for himself on the 2001 Lions tour to Australia. He was called up after the tour had started due to injury and impressed Graham Henry so much that he played him in all three Tests. His strong performances in the 43-9 defeat of Wales at the Millennium Stadium in 2003 and the September defeat of France at Twickenham earned him his Rugby World Cup selection.