Richard Rees (rugby union) explained

Richard Rees
Full Name:Richard Michael Rees
Birth Date:21 September 1971
Birth Place:Carmarthen, Wales
Height:6 ft 0 in
Weight:210 lb
Position:Wing
Repyears1:1998
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:10

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]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Thomas . Simon . The obscure Wales rugby tourists many people have forgotten all about . Wales Online . 15 May 2018 . en.
  2. News: Rees strikes on Wales debut . . 10 June 1998.
  3. News: The good, the bad and the broke . . 24 May 1998.
  4. News: Starring Roles: Rees and Hayward lead . . 7 June 1998.
  5. News: Scarlet fever leaves Rees refreshed . Wales Online . 10 October 2003 . en.