| Austin Sheppard | |
| Birth Date: | 1 May 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Bristol, England |
| School: | Colston’s School, Bristol |
| Position: | Prop |
| Repyears1: | 1981–85 |
| Repcaps1: | 2 |
| Reppoints1: | 0 |
Austin Sheppard (born 1 May 1950) is an English former rugby union international who represented England in two Test matches during the 1980s.
A Bristol native, Sheppard is a graduate of Colston's School. He played rugby as a prop and appeared in numerous games for Bristol, including the club's 1982–83 John Player Cup triumph.[1]
Sheppard, who was a funeral director by profession, debuted for England in a 1981 Five Nations Test against Wales in Cardiff.[2] It wasn't until 1985 that he got another opportunity, with Wales again his opponent.[3] He remained in the England squad for the tour of New Zealand that followed.[4]