Richard Michael Cardus (born 23 May 1956) is an English former rugby union international.[1]
| Full name | Richard Michael Cardus | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 23 May 1956 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Leeds, Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
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A native of Leeds, Cardus was a centre and played for his local side Roundhay, from where he received his England call up. He was capped twice in the 1979 Five Nations, against France at Twickenham and Wales at Cardiff.[2]
Cardus captained Wasps RFC to the club's inaugural John Player Cup final in 1985–86.[3] During his time with the Wasps, he was a London Division representative player, appearing against touring sides such as the All Blacks.[2]
Moving to Wales through his work, Cardus continued his rugby career with Cardiff RFC.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Cooper, Terry (22 February 1979). "Cardus speed crucial says Sandy". Western Daily Press.
- ^ a b c "Centre Cardus chooses Cardiff". South Wales Echo. 1 October 1986.
- ^ "We're going to have a go, says Wasps captain". The Daily Telegraph. 26 April 1986.
External links
edit- Richard Cardus at ESPNscrum