Patrick Rich

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Patrick (or Pat) Rich is an English former semi-professional rugby league player who represented Oldham Roughyeds RLFC in the Northern Ford Premiership (later National League One in the National Leagues).

[edit] Playing career

Pat's biggest impact came during the 2001 season and, in particular, his contribution with the boot which helped his side to the Northern Ford Premiership semi-final win 39-32 over Rochdale Hornets when he kicked nine out of nine goal attempts[1]. Sadly his trademark accuracy deserted him in the Grand Final and he was unable to secure the points needed with Neil Kelly's Widnes Vikings running out victors 24-12[2].

Shortly afterwards Pat left the North Western club to pursue a career in the law and, despite a brief return for to Oldham for some 14 games in 2004 (see [3] and [4]), no longer plays competitive football.

Nevertheless, despite his brief spell as an Oldham player, Pat is highly regarded by Roughyeds fans for his contributions[5].