Archie Hughes (rugby union)

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Archie Hughes
Date of birth (2003-02-14) 14 February 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Haverfordwest, Wales
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight73 kg (11 st 7 lb; 161 lb)
School Llandovery College
University Swansea University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Scarlets
Youth career
  Tenby RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Scarlets 5 (0)
Correct as of 25 October 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022–2023 Wales U20 11 (10)
Correct as of 25 October 2023

Archie Hughes (born 14 February 2003) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets as a scrum-half. [1] [2] Hughes made his Scarlets debut during the 2021–22 season, and has represented Wales U20 at multiple tournaments.

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Club career

Scarlets

Hughes played junior club rugby for Tenby RFC, and attended Llandovery College. [3] A member of the Scarlets Academy, Hughes played for Scarlets U16 and U18. Hughes made his first appearance for the Scarlets on 4 September 2021, in a preseason friendly against Nottingham, scoring two tries as a substitute. [4]

Hughes was named in the Scarlets squad for the 2021–22 season. [5] He made his debut for the Scarlets in the re-arranged Round 6 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against the Sharks. [6]

On 8 June 2023, Hughes signed a contract extension with the Scarlets. [7]

Hughes made his first professional start for the Scarlets, against ASM Clermont Auvergne on 13 January 2024. [8]

Hughes was named as captain in a pre-season friendly against Leicester Tigers on 7 September 2024. [9]

International career

Wales U20

In 2022, Hughes was called into the Wales U20 team, starting against Scotland in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [10] The following year, he was selected again for the U20 side for the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [11]

Hughes was named in the Wales U20 squad for the 2023 Junior World Championship. [7]

Personal life

While in the Scarlets Academy, Hughes studied at Swansea University. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Archie Hughes". Scarlets. November 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Archie Hughes". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Tenby's talented scrum-half Archie Hughes has signed for Scarlets Academy". Western Telegraph. September 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  4. ↑ Orders, Mark (5 September 2021). "Unexpected Scarlets scrum-half gem burst onto scene and earns Peel plaudits". WalesOnline. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  5. ↑ "Squad". Scarlets. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "United Rugby Championship: Sharks 37-20 Scarlets". BBC Sport. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Wales U20s star Hughes signs new Scarlets deal". BBC Sport. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "Archie Hughes to make first Scarlets start in Clermont". Scarlets Rugby. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Archie Hughes to lead Scarlets in Tigers test". Scarlets Rugby. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "Archie Hughes called into Wales U20s side". Scarlets Rugby. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  11. ↑ "Wales U20 announce Six Nations squad - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
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