43–18 victory. He took part in the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, coming on as a replacement in the Final, and other games. He was picked for the 2008 Six Nations Championship but was then ruled out of the whole tournament after tearing a biceps muscle while playing for London Irish against Benetton Treviso. On 19 May 2010, Richards announced his retirement from rugby due to injury, saying "I've had a great career and thoroughly enjoyed my rugby wherever I've played. I would like to have continued on for another couple of seasons, unfortunately that is not going to be physically possible. I would like to thank all the players, coaches and management and supporters at all the clubs I've played with for their help, friendship and encouragement." References External links London Irish profile England profile RBS Six Nations profile Gloucester profile Wasps profile Scrum.com player statistics Peter Richards photo by sportingheroes.net 1978 births Living people Bristol Bears players England international rugby union players English rugby union players Gloucester Rugby players Harlequin F.C. players London Irish players People educated at Lord Wandsworth College People educated at the Royal Hospital School Rugby union players from Portsmouth Rugby union scrum-halves Wasps RFC players