Lou Reed (born 10 September 1987) is a Wales international rugby union footballer.
He previously played as a lock for Sale Sharks in the Premiership league.
Reed is currently working as a representative for Heraeus Medical in South Wales, although occasionally still plays rugby in his free time.
Reed signed for the Scarlets on a professional development contract in March 2006, but only made five appearances in the 2006–07 season.
In order to gain some experience of first-team rugby, Reed was loaned to Rotherham for a month in December 2007.In May 2012 the press announced that Reed would join Cardiff Blues, and the move was confirmed on 8 June.