Richard Kriel

Richard Kriel (born 7 July 2000) is a South African rugby union player for the Lions in the United Rugby Championship. His regular position is fullback.^[1]

Richard Kriel

Full name	Richard Kriel
Date of birth	(2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Potchefstroom , South Africa
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Weight	97 kg (214 lb)
School	Grey College
Notable relative(s)	David Kriel (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Current team Lions Youth career 2018 Free State Cheetahs Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2020–2022 Bulls 1 (0) 2020–2022 Blue Bulls 12 (15) 2022–2023 Zebre Parma 12 (10) 2023– Lions 30 (30) Correct as of 8 April 2025

Kriel was named in the Blue Bulls squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division and 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division and for the Bulls squad in the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship season.^[2] He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Western Province, scoring a try.^[3][4] In 2022−23 season he played for the Italian team Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship.^[5][6]