Phoebe Richards

Phoebe Richards (born 26 March 1993)[1] is a field hockey player from Wales, who plays as a forward.[2]

Phoebe Richards
Personal information
Born (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993
Knighton, Wales
Height 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight 63 kg (139 lb)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Clifton Robinsons
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2019 Buckingham 74 (26)
2019– Clifton Robinsons 5 (3)
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012– Wales 120 (20)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Wales
Hockey Series
2018–19 VilniusOpen

Personal life

Phoebe Richards was born and raised in Knighton, Wales.[3]

In addition to hockey, Richards also used to play football for England at Under–15 and Under–17 levels. Her grandmother is of English descent, allowing her to play for her neighbouring country.[3]

Career

Club hockey

In the English Hockey League, Richards played club hockey for Buckingham from the 2015–2019.[4] In 2019, she transferred clubs to Clifton Robinsons.[5][6]

National team

Phoebe Richards made her international debut for Wales during the 2012 Celtic Cup.[2]

Since her 2012 debut, Richards has become an integral member of the Welsh team, with continued appearances each year.[7] Her most prominent achievements include representing the national side at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2018.[8][9]

References
  1. "Team Details – Wales". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. "Phoebe Richards". hockeywales.org.uk. Hockey Wales. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  3. "100 reasons why Phoebe Richards was right to chose hockey over Three Lions". brecon-radnor.co.uk. Brecon & Radnor Express. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  4. "PHOEBE RICHARDS". buckinghamhc.co.uk. Buckingham Hockey Club. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  5. "RICHARDS Phoebe". englandhockey.altiusrt.com. England Hockey. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  6. "Ladies 1s". cliftonrobinsonshockey.co.uk. Clifton Robinsons Hockey Club. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  7. "RICHARDS Phoebe". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  8. "Welsh Hockey player, Phoebe Richards". beet-it.com. Beet It Sport. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  9. "Phoebe RICHARDS". results.gc2018.com. GoldCoast2018. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
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