Richard West (born 20 March 1971, in Hereford) is a former English rugby union footballer. He played as a lock. He was educated at Old Swinford Hospital and the University of the West of England in Bristol. West played over 100 times for Gloucester Rugby as well as playing for the Barbarians 8 Appearances, King Country Rugby Football Union, Midlands and England at U21, Students, Emerging Players and A team level. He was one of the first signings to the professional era with Richmond FC when they announced their professional proposals along with Ben Clarke and Scott Quinnell.