Michael John Watkins (born 9 January 1952 in Abercarn) is a former Welsh rugby union player who won four caps for Wales as a hooker.
Watkins was selected for the Wales B team several times during the 1970s, but did not gain his first full cap until 1984 when he had switched club to Newport.
Watkins gained his first international cap in a match against Ireland as part of the 1984 Five Nations Championship.
Watkins did not only represent his country he was also given the captaincy, making him only the fourth Welsh player to be given the captain's role on his debut.
Watkins resigned from international rugby in 1984, along with past Welsh captains, Eddie Butler and Gareth Davies.