Richard Parks

Profile Biog

DOB 14th Aug 1977

Birthplace Pontypridd

Height 1.88 m (6' 2“)

Weight 105.91 kg (16st 7lbs)

Honours Wales (4 caps)

Richard Parks signed for the Newport Gwent Dragons ahead of the 2007–2008 season on a two year contract.

In 2003 with the move to regionalism he became a Celtic Warrior and competed in the newly formatted Celtic League and Celtic Cup as well as the Heineken Cup. Following the break up of the Warriors he moved to Leeds Tykes for two seasons before joining Perpignan for the 2006-2007 season. He also played for Newport RFC and Pontypridd RFC.

Parks enjoyed a brief Wales career under Steve Hansen earning four caps in five appearances. He made his debut on the 2002 Summer Tour to South Africa and played against Fiji in the 2002 BT Autumn Series.

Parks was a squad member for the 2003 RBS Six Nations campaign and played two games in the warm up for the 2003 Rugby World Cup.