Richard Russell (born 24 November 1967) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.
[6] Russell played on the wing in Wigan's 28–16 victory Warrington in the 1987 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Sunday 11 October 1987.
[8] He was initially signed by the club to play as a loose forward, but was also used as a hooker, a role which would eventually become his preferred position.
[5] He played as a substitute, (replacing Fullback Duncan Platt) in Oldham's 16–24 defeat by Warrington in the 1989 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Saturday 14 October 1989.
[9] Russell played hooker in Castleford' 33–2 victory over Wigan in the 1993–94 Regal Trophy Final during the 1993–94 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.