Richard Vivian Wintle (born 11 December 1967) is a Welsh former rugby union international.

Wintle, born in Kenfig Hill, was a student at Cynffig Comprehensive School. A speedy winger, who won the Wales AAA 200 metres title as a teenager, he represented Wales in under-15s and schoolboys rugby.

Richard Wintle

While studying medicine at St Mary's Hospital, London, Wintle competed for London Welsh and in 1988 was capped for Wales in a home Test against Western Samoa, coming on as a substitute for Carwyn Davies.

Richard Wintle

Wintle switched to Bridgend RFC in 1989, making the commute from London to train and play. He slipped out of international reckoning, in part due to medical commitments, but continued to play during the 1990s, for clubs including Swansea and Caerphilly. His younger brother Matthew Wintle was capped for Wales in 1996.

Richard Wintle

See also

List of Wales national rugby union players

References

External links

1967 births

Living people

Welsh rugby union players

Wales international rugby union players

Rugby union players from Kenfig Hill

Rugby union wings

London Welsh RFC players

Bridgend RFC players

Swansea RFC players

Caerphilly RFC players

Alumni of St Mary's Hospital Medical School

Welsh male sprinters