Richard Cardus Explained

Richard Cardus
Full Name:Richard Michael Cardus
Birth Date:23 May 1956
Birth Place:Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Height:6 ft 2 in
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1979
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

Richard Michael Cardus (born 23 May 1956) is an English former rugby union international.[1]

A native of Leeds, Cardus was a centre and played for his local side Roundhay, from where he received his England call up. He was capped twice in the 1979 Five Nations, against France at Twickenham and Wales at Cardiff.[2]

Cardus captained Wasps RFC to the club's inaugural John Player Cup final in 1985–86.[3] During his time with the Wasps, he was a London Division representative player, appearing against touring sides such as the All Blacks.[2]

Moving to Wales through his work, Cardus continued his rugby career with Cardiff RFC.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Cooper . Terry . Cardus speed crucial says Sandy . . 22 February 1979.
  2. News: Centre Cardus chooses Cardiff . . 1 October 1986.
  3. News: We're going to have a go, says Wasps captain . . 26 April 1986.