Richard Varkulis (born 21 May 1982) is a former rugby league footballer whose previous clubs include; the Leigh Centurions, the Warrington Wolves, the Rochdale Hornets, Halifax (two spells, including the first on loan), the Widnes Vikings and Whitehaven. Widnes Vikings signed Varkulis for the 2009 season as a strong running Centre from Halifax scoring 10 tries in 22 appearances. He picked up a Northern Rail Cup Winners medal in 2009 scoring a try in the 34-18 victory over Barrow Raiders and ended the season signing a two-year contract extension with Widnes Vikings until the end of 2011 season.