Richard Anthony Hill is England’s `Mr Dependable’ and one of the great back row players of the modern game. Never was this more obvious than during the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Restricted by injury to just three England appearances, he was sorely missed when unable to take part. However he played a typically full part in the epic semi final and final victories.

He has been an automatic choice since making his debut in 1997 against Scotland and scored against both Ireland and Wales in his first four internationals. A formidable contributor to a perennially strong England back row, he has excelled in attack as well as defence, scoring 11 tries. He has also demonstrated his versatility by slotting in at No. 8
when required and in the 2003 RBS 6 Nations Championship, he actually wore the 8, 7 and 6 shirts in the opening three games. He played in two Lions tests in South Africa in 1997 and twice against Australia on the 2001 tour when he was injured in the second.

With the retirement of Neil Back he featured regularly in the 2004 RBS 6 Nations at 7.
He has represented his country at every level, spanning Schools 16 and 18 Groups, Colts, Students, Under 21s, Emerging Players, the England A, Sevens and finally, England. He was educated in Salisbury at Stratfordsub-Castle and Bishop Wordsworth’s Schools before studying at Brunel University College. He took on the role of England captain for the first time in December 2003 in the non test game against the New Zealand Barbarians. Richard represented England at the draw for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in Dublin in May 2004.