Richard Wigglesworth (rugby player)

Richard Wigglesworth (rugby player)

Infobox Rugby Union biography
playername = Richard Wigglesworth


fullname = Richard Wigglesworth
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1983|6|9|df=yes
cityofbirth = Blackpool
countryofbirth = England
height = height|ft=5|in=9
weight = 13 st 7 lbs (86 kg)
nickname = Wiggy, Wiggle
school = Kirkham Grammar School
relatives =
position = Scrum-half
currentclub = Sale Sharks
clubnumber = 9
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 2002 ‐
clubs = Sale Sharks
caps(points) =
repyears = 2006 ‐
2008 ‐
repteam = England Saxons
England
repcaps(points) =
ru_sevensnationalyears =
ru_sevensnationalteam = England
ru_sevensnationalcomp =
pcupdate =
repupdate =

Richard Wigglesworth born 9 June 1983 in Blackpool, England is a rugby union player for Sale Sharks in the Guinness Premiership.

Richard Wigglesworth's position of choice is as a Scrum-half and can also operate as an Fly-half or a winger.

International career

He was called up to the England squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/english/7174905.stm|title=Vainikolo named in England squad|publisher=BBC|date=2008-01-09|accessdate=2008-01-09] cite web|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyunion/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rugby/08/01/09/RUGBYU_England_Snap.html|title=Vainikolo - named in England squad|publisher=Sportinglife|date=2008-01-09|accessdate=2008-01-09] He has already been selected for the England Saxons and the training squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/6933755.stm|title=England add Wigglesworth to squad|publisher=BBC|date=2007-08-06|accessdate=2008-01-09]

He was named in the starting line-up for England in the 2008 RBS Six Nations Championship match against France in Paris.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/english/7247352.stm|title=Wigglesworth handed England call|publisher=BBC|date=2008-02-19|accessdate=2008-02-19] Sale coach Philippe Saint-Andre says he is confident that England newcomer Richard Wigglesworth has the mentality required for international rugby.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/english/7253497.stm|title=Wigglesworth 'right for England'|publisher=BBC|date=2008-02-20|accessdate=2008-02-21] On 23 February 2008, he scored a 79th minute try to help England to a 24-13 win in Paris.

References

External links

* [http://www.salesharks.com/player_info?id=23 Sale profile]
* [http://www.england-rugby.com/englandrugby/index.cfm?fuseaction=News.News_Detail&storyid=15720 England profile]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/7179522.stm England new boys - Richard Wigglesworth]


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