Archie Hughes (rugby union)
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| Date of birth | 14 February 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Haverfordwest, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 73 kg (11 st 7 lb; 161 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Llandovery College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Swansea University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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]
