Mike Forshaw

Michael Forshaw (born 5 January 1970) is an English rugby union coach, and former professional rugby league and rugby union player. He is currently the defence coach for the Leicester Tigers.

Forshaw began his playing career with Wigan in 1987 and went on to play for Wakefield Trinity, Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves. He played 14 times for Great Britain and 3 for England.

Forshaw was born on 5 January 1970 in Wigan, Lancashire.

Forshaw started his career with Wigan. He was a largely a fringe player during his time at the club, but did make an appearance from the interchange bench in Wigan's 1991 World Club Challenge victory against the visiting Penrith Panthers. He joined Wakefield Trinity in September 1993.

After a brief spell playing rugby union for Saracens F.C., he returned to rugby league in April 1997, joining Bradford Bulls. Despite joining the club mid-season, he impressed enough to be named in the 1997 Super League Dream Team.

Forshaw played for the Bradford Bulls from the interchange bench in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was lost to St. Helens. Forshaw played for the Bradford Bulls as a loose forward in their 2001 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors. As Super League VI champions, the Bradford Bulls played against the 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge. Forshaw played as a loose forward in Bradford's victory. Forshaw played for the Bradford Bulls as a loose forward in their 2002 Super League Grand Final loss against St. Helens. Forshaw played for the Bradford Bulls as a loose forward in their 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.

He signed a one-year contract with the Warrington Wolves for the 2004 season, where he finished his playing career.

Forshaw was named in the England squad for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, and won caps against Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.