Rhys Carré
Wales international rugby union player
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Rhys Carré (born 8 February 1998) is a Wales international rugby union player, who currently plays as a loosehead prop for Prem Rugby club Saracens in England.[1]
| Born | Rhys Carré 8 February 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 139 kg (306 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Corpus Christi Roman Catholic High School, Cardiff, Cowbridge Comprehensive School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Carré made his debut for Cardiff Blues in 2016, having previously played for the organisation's academy team.[2] He joined Saracens for the 2019–20 season,[3] before returning to Cardiff the following season.[4]
In March 2024, Carré re-signed for Saracens ahead of the 2024–25 season.[5]
International career
Carré made his debut for Wales on 31 August 2019, when he started in a 2019 Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland.[6] He was subsequently selected in Wales' 2019 World Cup squad.[7]
Carré scored his first try for Wales in a 14–10 loss against Scotland during the 2020 Six Nations.[8]
Carré was dropped for the 2022 end-of-year rugby union internationals, with Welsh coaching staff voicing concerns over his fitness.[9]
He was selected in the initial 54-player training squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup,[10] before later being dropped from the squad for "failing to meet individual performance targets".[11]
In October 2025, having been isolated from the squad since 2023 by previous coach Warren Gatland, he was selected for the 2025 Autumn Nations Series by Steve Tandy. This was despite only earning 20 caps, 5 below the required number of players playing outside Wales to be called up for the national team. However, having not been given a reasonable offer to remain in Wales by his previous club Cardiff, he was permitted to return to the national team by the Professional Rugby Board.[12] Carré’s recall was notable, as he was within a year from being eligible to change international allegiance. His grandfather was born in Jersey, making him eligible for England, Ireland, and Scotland.[13]
Carré was named in the squad for the 2026 Six Nations by Steve Tandy.[14] He scored a solo try against Ireland, becoming only the sixth prop in history to score in three successive Test matches.[15][16]
International tries
| Try | Opponent | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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| 1 |  Scotland | Llanelli, Wales | Parc y Scarlets | 2020 Six Nations | 31 October 2020 | |
| 2 |  France | Cardiff, Wales | Principality Stadium | 2026 Six Nations | 15 February 2026 | |
| 3 | Scotland | Cardiff, Wales | Principality Stadium | 2026 Six Nations | 21 February 2026 | |
| 4 |  Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | Aviva Stadium | 2026 Six Nations | 6 March 2026 |
