Richard Wigglesworth (rugby player)
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Wigglesworth | |
| Date of birth | 9 June 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Blackpool, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |
| Weight | 13 st 7 lbs (86 kg) | |
| Nickname(s) | Wiggy, Wiggle | |
| School(s) attended | Kirkham Grammar School | |
| Club information | ||
| Position(s) | Scrum-half | |
| Current club | Sale Sharks | |
| Number | 9 | |
| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 2002 ‐ | Sale Sharks | |
| Representative teams | ||
| 2006 ‐ 2008 ‐ |
England Saxons England |
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| Sevens National teams | ||
| England | ||
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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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.
[edit] International Career
He was called up to the England squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship.[1][2] He has already been selected for the England Saxons and the training squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.[3]
He was named in the starting line-up for England in the 2008 RBS Six Nations Championship match against France in Paris.[4] Sale coach Philippe Saint-Andre says he is confident that England newcomer Richard Wigglesworth has the mentality required for international rugby.[5] On 23 February 2008, he scored a 79th minute try to help England to a 24-13 win in Paris.
[edit] References
- ^ Vainikolo named in England squad. BBC (2008-01-09). Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
- ^ Vainikolo - named in England squad. Sportinglife (2008-01-09). Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
- ^ England add Wigglesworth to squad. BBC (2007-08-06). Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
- ^ Wigglesworth handed England call. BBC (2008-02-19). Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
- ^ Wigglesworth 'right for England'. BBC (2008-02-20). Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
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