Richie Pugh (born 10 August 1983) is Wales international rugby union player who plays at openside flanker.

Pugh was born in Swansea and attended Brynmill primary and Bishop Gore Comprehensive schools before going on to study Sports Science at the University of Wales, Swansea.

Signed as a youth, he played for the Ospreys for five years being part of the 2005 winning Celtic League team and 2007 Magners League team before being released from the regional side in 2008 to join Exeter Chiefs.

In May 2009 he joined the Scarlets where he played for 4 seasons alongside the Wales Sevens.

Pugh has been appointed as assistant coach to Gareth Williams for the Wales Sevens team in the buildup to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and 2018 World Cup.