Pat Richards
Rugby league player, 2005 NRL Premiership winner
Born
February 27th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in 1982, this rugby league player competed in the National Rugby League (NRL) primarily as a winger. Career highlights include stints with the Wests Tigers and the Wigan Warriors. Achievements include winning the NRL Premiership in 2005 with the Wests Tigers, contributing significantly to their title run. Later, transitioned to the Super League, where success continued with Wigan, clinching multiple titles. Renowned for scoring ability and distance kicks, this athlete left a mark on both Australian and British rugby.
Won the 2005 NRL Premiership with Wests Tigers
Scored over 200 points in a single Super League season
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