About Richard Smith
Born 1987. Richard Smith is a British rugby union player.
For people of the same name see Richard Smith (disambiguation)
Richard Smith (born 8 November 1987) is a Welsh rugby union player. A centre/wing, he plays club rugby for the Scarlets.
The centre signed for the Cardiff Blues in 2013 after graduating from playing for Cardiff RFC. Smith previously played for Neath in 2009/10 before spending a season in Australia where he turned out for Brisbane Bulldogs.
Richard's pace gained him a spot on the sevens circuit during the summer of 2011 where he played for Wales in three of the four legs of the FIRA series, playing in Bucharest, Barcelona and Moscow. He then played in every tournament of the 2012 HSBC world sevens series, scoring a total of 26 TRIES.
Smith made his debut for the Cardiff Blues at centre where he paired up with Jamie Roberts, for the teams' victory over Munster at Musgrave Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Richard Smith?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Richard Smith born?
Richard Smith was born on 8 November 1987 in Neath.
What is Richard Smith's occupation?
Richard Smith is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Richard Smith?
Richard Smith is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Smith (rugby union, born 1987)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Smith. https://biography.guide/richard-smith-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Richard Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-smith-rugby-union-player/.
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