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]
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]
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]
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]