Phoebe Richards Explained

Phoebe Richards
Birth Date:1993 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Knighton, Wales
Height:167cm
Weight:63kg
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Clifton Robinsons
Years1:2015–2019
Clubs1:Buckingham
Caps1:74
Goals1:26
Years2:2019–
Clubs2:Clifton Robinsons
Caps2:5
Goals2:3
Nationalyears1:2012–
Nationalteam1:Wales
Nationalcaps1:120
Nationalgoals1:20

Phoebe Richards (born 26 March 1993)[1] is a field hockey player from Wales, who plays as a forward.[2]

Personal life

Phoebe Richards was born and raised in Knighton, Wales.[3]

In addition to hockey, Richards also used to play football for England at Under–15 and Under–17 levels. Her grandmother is of English descent, allowing her to play for her neighbouring country.[3]

Career

Club hockey

In the English Hockey League, Richards played club hockey for Buckingham from the 2015–2019.[4] In 2019, she transferred clubs to Clifton Robinsons.[5] [6]

National team

Phoebe Richards made her international debut for Wales during the 2012 Celtic Cup.[2]

Since her 2012 debut, Richards has become an integral member of the Welsh team, with continued appearances each year.[7] Her most prominent achievements include representing the national side at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, 2018 and 2022.[8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Team Details – Wales . . tms.fih.ch . 19 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Phoebe Richards . . hockeywales.org.uk . 19 October 2019.
  3. Web site: 100 reasons why Phoebe Richards was right to chose hockey over Three Lions . . brecon-radnor.co.uk . 19 October 2019.
  4. Web site: PHOEBE RICHARDS . . buckinghamhc.co.uk . 19 October 2019.
  5. Web site: RICHARDS Phoebe . . englandhockey.altiusrt.com . 19 October 2019.
  6. Web site: Ladies 1s . . cliftonrobinsonshockey.co.uk . 19 October 2019.
  7. Web site: RICHARDS Phoebe . . tms.fih.ch . 19 October 2019.
  8. Web site: Welsh Hockey player, Phoebe Richards . . beet-it.com . 19 October 2019.
  9. Web site: Phoebe RICHARDS . . results.gc2018.com . 19 October 2019.