Nicky Smith (rugby union)

Nicky Smith
Birth nameNicky Smith
Date of birth (1994-04-07) 7 April 1994
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb)
SchoolGower College Swansea
Pentrehafod Comprehensive School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Current team Leicester Tigers
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Waunarlwydd ()
2012–2014 Swansea 31 (0)
2013–2014 Aberavon 2 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2024 Ospreys 191 (65)
2024– Leicester Tigers 24 (5)
Correct as of 15 June 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 Wales U20 15 (0)
2014– Wales 55 (15)
Correct as of 15 March 2025

Nicky Smith (born 7 April 1994) is a Welsh professional rugby union player. He plays prop for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby and has represented Wales 55 times.

He has three sons who he shares with his wife Kirsty . He is the brother-in-law to Wales Women’s Rugby international Alisha Joyce-Butchers.