Richard Blaze (born 19 April 1985 in Birmingham, England) is an English rugby union forwards coach and former player who played Lock for Leicester Tigers and Worcester Warriors.
Spotted by Mosley and North Midlands development coaches, he rapidly progressed through county and divisional level rugby under 18s.
In the 2009 Premiership final Leicester beat London Irish 10–9,[2] and Tigers retained their title the following year as they defeated Saracens 33–27.
After having been picked for England's Elite Squad as a replacement for Simon Shaw,[citation needed] Blaze retired on 21 October 2010 after suffering a foot injury.
Richard Blaze whilst at RFU moved to the Forwards and Defence Coach for the England Women's First Team.
Whilst at the RFU Richard appointed by Wasps Rugby Football Club as their forwards coach for the 2020 season.