Rich Williams is an award-winning radio presenter currently across the Virgin Radio network of stations, including daily shows on Virgin Groove and regular shows on Virgin Radio.

He was the Arqiva Commercial Radio Presenter Of The Year and twice nominated for further Breakfast Show awards during his time at Radio Aire, after which he presented across Yorkshire on the Heart Network.

Alongside radio work, Rich is regularly on screen hosting weekly shows for Leeds United TV and matchday shows in the live studio. He also contributes to Premier League Today, going out to a worldwide audience and has been heard reporting at football matches on TalkSport.

To see Rich doing his thing on screen (including his daughter making an unintended appearace!): https://vimeo.com/542102800

Rich’s experience as a live host is vast, having worked in stadia at the Rugby World Cup (2015), Cricket World Cup (2019), at Headingley for both Leeds Rhinos (Rugby League) and, most recently, as the stadium host for Northern Supercharges (The Hundred).

For a number of years he was the stadium host for his beloved Leeds United. Ask him about the time Vinnie Jones saved his blushes during the half time break during a match!

He has worked at 5 Champions League Finals, a Confederations Cup and the World Cup in Russia.

Rich has also presented and produced podcasts for national clients including Football365 and also in the world of politics.

When he’s not working in radio and TV, Rich also writes children’s stories. He has been commissioned to create and write for national clients, including stories for Paralympic GB athletes ahead of Tokyo 2020. You can see some of his work here: https://youtu.be/0zKy2ZS4R8Y

Rich is represented by Nick Canham