Nicky Smith (rugby union)

Nicky Smith
Smith in 2025
BornNicky Smith
(1994-04-07) 7 April 1994
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)
SchoolGower College Swansea
Pentrehafod Comprehensive School
Rugby union career
Position 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 37 (10)
Correct as of 25 January 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 Wales U20 15 (0)
2014– Wales 58 (15)
Correct as of 16 December 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 57 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.