Dusty Hare

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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 later joined Nottingham and then Leicester Tigers.

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 toured with the British Lions to New Zealand in 1983. He also played several first class cricket games for Nottinghamshire.

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. With his role with Leicester Tigers under 21 team Dusty Hare was credited with bringing James Buckland to the team.