Career
His usual position is at number eight. Oakley played in the Premiership for Bristol Rugby, where he made 19 starts for the club Following Bristol"s relegation from the top-flight in 2003, he joined Newport Gwent Dragons and made 50 appearances for Newport.
Oakley joined the Tykes from Newport on a two-year deal, along with Newport team mate Leigh Hinton, for the start of the National Division One 2006-2007 season, making his debut against London Welsh at Headingley on 3 September 2006.
Tykes,then director of rugby Stuart Lancaster said at the time: "Rhys is a very talented young back-rower who will add a great deal to our squad. "I was surprised that he was released by the Dragons but am delighted to have secured his services.
