Richard Rees (rugby union)
| Full name | Richard Michael Rees | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 September 1971 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Carmarthen, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Richard Michael Rees (born 21 September 1971) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]
Rees, a Carmarthen-born winger, is a product of hometown club Tumble RFC.[2] He had brief stints at both Neath and Newport early in his career, before moving onto Swansea, where he would play on the wing for seven seasons. After helping Swansea win the 1997–98 Premier Division title, Rees secured a place on the Wales squad for the 1998 tour of Africa.[3] He earned his first and only Wales cap in the match against Zimbabwe in Harare and scored two debut tries, including one with his first touch.[4] In 2003, Rees left Swansea and signed up to play for the Llanelli Scarlets.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Thomas, Simon (15 May 2018). "The obscure Wales rugby tourists many people have forgotten all about". Wales Online.
- ^ "Rees strikes on Wales debut". Carmarthen Journal. 10 June 1998.
- ^ "The good, the bad and the broke". The Observer. 24 May 1998.
- ^ "Starring Roles: Rees and Hayward lead". Wales on Sunday. 7 June 1998.
- ^ "Scarlet fever leaves Rees refreshed". Wales Online. 10 October 2003.
External links
[edit]- Richard Rees at ESPNscrum