Richard Wigglesworth (rugby union)


Richard Eric Peter Wigglesworth is an English rugby union player for Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
Born in Blackpool, England, and attended Kirkham Grammar School. Wigglesworth's position of choice is as a scrum-half and can also operate as a fly-half or as a winger.
Wigglesworth started his professional career with Sale Sharks coming through the youth ranks, and starting the 2005–06 Premiership final. In June 2010, Wigglesworth moved to Saracens. He will leave Saracens at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season.

Personal life

He married Lindsay Jane Fitzgerald in July 2009 and they now have two daughters, Matilda and Margot and a son, Freddie. Lindsay is a qualified dentist and graduated from Liverpool University's BDS course in 2007.

International career

Wigglesworth was called up to the England squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship. He was selected for the England Saxons and the training squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
He was named in the starting line-up for England in the 2008 RBS Six Nations Championship match against France in Paris. Sale coach Philippe Saint-Andre says he is confident that England newcomer Wigglesworth has the mentality required for international rugby. On 23 February 2008, he scored a 79th minute try to help England to a 24–13 win in Paris.
He served as the defence and kicking coach of Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

International tries

TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResultScore
1Paris, FranceStade de France2008 Six Nations23 02 2008Win24 – 13