Archie Hughes

Archie Hughes (born 14 February 2003) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets as a scrum-half. Hughes made his Scarlets debut during the 2021–22 season, and has represented Wales U20 at multiple tournaments.

Professional career

Hughes played junior club rugby for Tenby RFC, and attended Llandovery College. A member of the Scarlets Academy, Hughes played for Scarlets U16 and U18. Hughes made his first appearance for the Scarlets on 4 September 2021, in a preseason friendly against Nottingham, scoring two tries as a substitute.

Hughes was named in the Scarlets squad for the 2021–22 season. He made his debut for the Scarlets in the re-arranged Round 6 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.

In 2022, Hughes was called into the Wales U20 team, starting against Scotland in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. The following year, he was selected again for the U20 side for the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.

On 8 June 2023, Hughes signed a contract extension with the Scarlets, and earlier in the week was named in the Wales U20 squad for the 2023 Junior World Championship.

In addition to his playing career, Hughes studies at Swansea University.