Richard Haughton

Richard Haughton (born 8 November 1980) is an English former rugby union player who currently works as a rugby referee.

For other people named Richard Haughton, see Richard Haughton (disambiguation).

Richard Haughton
Date of birth (1980-11-08) 8 November 1980
Place of birthLuton, Bedfordshire, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb; 185 lb) [1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2010
2010–2012
2012
2012–2015		 Saracens
London Wasps
Jersey
USA Perpignan		 165
38		 (170)
(20)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
  England
Refereeing career
Years Competition Apps
2016– WR Sevens Series
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Melbourne Team competition

He was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead.[2] He played on the wing or at fullback for Perpignan in the Top 14, and was a member of England Saxons and England Sevens squads. He also played for London Wasps and Saracens. Haughton joined Perpignan in 2012, prior to which he played for Jersey for 2 months.[3]

Haughton currently works as a rugby sevens referee on the World Rugby Sevens Series.

References
  1. "Aviva Premiership Rugby – London Wasps". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  2. "Rugby". St John's School.
  3. "Richard Haughton leaves Wasps for Jersey". Retrieved 14 July 2012.


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