Richard Hill (scrum-half)
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Richard Hill | |||
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Full name | Richard Hill | ||
Date of birth | 1961-05-04 | ||
Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
Height | 1.70 m | ||
Weight | 77 kg | ||
Nickname | Duracell | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Position | Scrum-Half | ||
Professional clubs | Caps | (points) | |
1983-1994 | Bath | 248 | (260) |
correct as of 08 Oct 2006. | |||
National team(s) | |||
1984-1991 | England | 29 | (8) |
correct as of 08 Oct 2006. | |||
Teams coached | |||
-1999 1999-2002 2002-2003 2003- |
Gloucester Harlequins Newport Bristol |
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correct as of 08 Oct 2006. | |||
Other Information | |||
School attended | Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School |
Richard Hill (born 4 May 1961 in Birmingham) is a former English international rugby union footballer, who played at scrum-half for Bath and later coached Gloucester. His namesake, who, coincidentally, attended the same school as him (Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School in Salisbury), gained many caps for England on the flank.
He has recently became coach at Bristol Rugby, leading them back the Premiership after two seasons.
He also spent a season as head coach of England Students.