Rhys Oakley (born 16 September 1980 in Plymouth) is a former professional rugby union footballer who played as a number eight.
Oakley began his professional career with Bristol Rugby, before moving to the Newport Gwent Dragons, Leeds Tykes, Northampton Saints, and CS Bourgoin-Jallieu.
[8] In 2015, Oakley suffered a leg fracture while playing for Plymouth, ending his season and coinciding with the club's relegation from the Championship.
[11] While with Hartpury, Oakley was appointed as team captain, and helped the club gain promotion from National League One to the Championship.
[2] Oakley attained two Welsh caps in August 2003, making his debut for Wales against Ireland in the World Cup warm-up games in the back row alongside former Tyke Richard Parks.
[2] Oakley was selected for Wales Sevens for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, following an injury to Dragons teammate Jamie Ringer.