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Richard Hibbard

Date of birth	(1983-12-13) 13 December 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth	Neath, Wales
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	123 kg (271 lb; 19 st 5 lb)
School	Glan Afan Comprehensive School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2003–2008 Swansea 88 (65) 2006–2009 Aberavon 3 (5) 2014–2018 Gloucester 100 (55) Correct as of 7 April 2017 Correct as of 23 March 2020 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2006– Wales 38 (10) 2013 British & Irish Lions 3 (0) Correct as of 8 August 2015
Rugby league career
Playing information
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2003 Aberavon Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2003 Wales A 1

Richard Hibbard is a famous retired rugby player from Wales. He was born on December 13, 1983, in Neath, Wales. Richard played as a 'hooker', which is a key position in rugby. He was known for his strong and powerful style of play.

Richard is married and has three children. He started playing rugby at a young age in his hometown of Port Talbot. He played for local clubs like Aberavon Quins RFC and Taibach RFC. He also went to Glan Afan Comprehensive School. Before becoming a professional, he played for Aberavon RFC and Swansea RFC. He then became well-known playing for the Ospreys.

Richard's Rugby Journey

Playing for Wales

Richard Hibbard played for the Wales national team. He earned his first 'cap' (which means playing in an international match) against Argentina in June 2006. He was a strong player for Wales for many years.

He was chosen to be part of the special British & Irish Lions squad in 2013. This team is made up of the best players from Wales, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Richard played in all three important test matches during their tour to Australia. He even started the final match, which decided the series!

Club Rugby Career

Richard played for several top rugby clubs during his career.

Ospreys and Gloucester

From 2004 to 2014, Richard played for the Ospreys, a professional team in Wales. He played many games for them and became a key player.

In 2014, Richard moved to England to play for Gloucester Rugby. He signed a three-year contract and played for them until 2018. He played 100 games for Gloucester, showing his dedication and skill.

Returning to Wales with the Dragons

In 2018, Richard decided to return to Wales. He joined the Dragons, another Welsh professional team. He played for the Dragons in the Pro14 league. He continued to play strongly for the Dragons until he retired.

Rugby League Experience

Besides rugby union, Richard also played a different type of rugby called rugby league. He played for a team called Aberavon Fighting Irish. He even played one game for the Wales A rugby league team in 2003. They won that game against England A.

Life After Rugby

Richard Hibbard officially retired from playing rugby in January 2022. But he didn't stop being busy!

Business Ventures

Richard has become a successful businessman. He opened two restaurants in Port Talbot: The Hideout Cafe and The Front. These restaurants are popular places for people to eat and relax.

In 2023, he started a new business called Mortal Bunny, which sells rum. In 2024, he opened another restaurant on Aberavon Beach called Sand Rabbit Bar and Grill.

New Role in Rugby

In April 2024, Richard took on an important new role. He was appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of Wales Rugby League. This means he helps lead and manage rugby league in Wales. It's a big job that shows his continued passion for the sport.

External links

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• Gloucester profile
• Ospreys profile
• Wales profile
• The Front Aberavon
• The Hideout Cafe
• The Sandrabbit Bar and Grill
• Mortal Bunny Rum

See also

In Spanish: Richard Hibbard para niños