Robert David Hughes (born 26 October 1973) is a former English cricketer. Hughes was a left-handed batsman. He was born at Rugby, Warwickshire. Hughes made his debut for Herefordshire in the 1998 MCCA Knockout Trophy against Wiltshire in 1998. From 1998 to 2004, he represented the county in 19 Trophy matches, the last of which came against Wiltshire. His Minor Counties Championship debut came against Oxfordshire in 1999. From 1999 to 2004, he represented the county in 44 Championship matches, the last of which came against Berkshire.