Richard Birkett

Richard Birkett (born 1 October 1979 in Roehampton) is a former English rugby union player for London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership. He attended Millfield School, and his position of choice is at lock.

Richard Birkett
Birth nameRichard Birkett
Date of birth (1979-10-01) 1 October 1979
Place of birthRoehampton, England
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb)[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–2012 London Wasps 204 (20)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008 England Saxons

Amongst his trophies at Wasps were four Premiership titles in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2008. Birkett played in all four finals, starting the first three and as a replacement in 2008.[2][3][4][5] He also played in the victorious 2004 Heineken Cup final.[6]

Birkett was forced to retire in October 2012 due to a neck injury.[7]

References
  1. "Aviva Premiership Rugby - London Wasps". Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
  2. "Wasps romp to title". BBC. 31 May 2003. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  3. "Wasps 10-6 Bath". BBC. 29 May 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  4. "Leicester 14-39 Wasps". BBC. 14 May 2005. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  5. "Guinness Premiership final". BBC. 31 May 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  6. "Wasps 27-20 Toulouse". BBC. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  7. "Richard Birkett retires after 14 years at London Wasps". BBC Sport. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
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