Pat Richards

Rugby league player, 2005 NRL Premiership winner

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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