Richard Welding (born in

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) is a

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footballer for the

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. His usual position is on the

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, but fills in at

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when necessary. Previously he played for

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, who signed the

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' prolific try scorer on a two-year deal before the start of the 2006-07

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. He made his Carnegie debut against his former club the Pirates as a replacement on 23 September 2006 at

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in a 21–20 victory. Welding was one of the hottest properties in the 2005-06 National Division One after being named in

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' Team of the Year on the wing despite strong competition from the players at promotion winning Harlequins. Welding began his rugby career at his local club Orrell, making his debut a week after his 18th birthday in 1999. He then joined the Pirates at the start of the 2005–06 season after a successful period with

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where he scored 11 tries in their first season in National Division One. In 2005–06 Welding scored 16 tries in 24 appearances for the Pirates.

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Rotherham profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Welding, Richard 1981 births Living people English rugby union players Rugby union players from Wigan Orrell R.U.F.C. players Rotherham Titans players Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. players