Huw David Richards (born 9 October 1960) is a former Welsh and Neath RFC rugby union player.
He joined the 1986 tour of the South Pacific and was brought into a game against Tonga when, after a lengthy brawl, injured flanker Mark Brown had to be substituted.
In the quarter-final against England Richards came on when Bob Norster was injured and he remained as part of the line-up for the semi-final against New Zealand.
The Welsh side were no match for the dominant All Blacks and the game was all but over when Richards became the first player to receive a red card in the tournament.
[2] Richards also received a one-week suspension for his actions and missed the final match of the team's World Cup – the third place playoff against Australia.