[3] Basil Richards (born 9 July 1965) is a former professional English rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, and coached in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level for Queensbury ARLFC (in Bradford), Warrington (Heritage № 886), the Huddersfield Giants and Doncaster (Heritage № 828),[4] as a prop, or second-row, and coached at representative level for England (Youth), and at club level for Bradford Bulls (Assistant), and Queensbury ARLFC.[1]
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Background edit
Basil Richards was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Playing career edit
Basil Richards signed for Warrington as a junior, he made his début for Warrington on Sunday 8 January 1989, and he played his last match for Warrington on Sunday 25 April 1993, and played 42 matches.[5] He signed with Huddersfield for the 1993-94 season, and remained with the club until 1999, playing in 1998's Super League III, and 1999's IV.[6][7]
Coaching career edit
After retirement Richards worked for the Kirklees Council as part of their sports development team and took up coaching, working part-time with the Bradford Bulls, and as coach of Queensbury ARLFC.[8] He also worked with English national youth sides.[citation needed]
He was appointed Bradford Bull's assistant coach in 2006 by Steve McNamara.[8] Richards coached the Bradford Bulls Senior Academy side.[9] He was released by the club in early 2010 after Bradford suffered poor form.[10]
Personal life edit
His brother, Craig Richards, played for the Bradford Bulls. His cousin, Dean Richards, played football for Bradford City.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ https://www.rugbyleaguerecords.com/
- ^ "Statistics at robterrace.com". robterrace.com. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Statistics at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk". wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Pendlebury inspires overdue win: First Division stragglers earn unexpected Regal Trophy success". independent.co.uk. 15 November 1993. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Veivers of verve". independent.co.uk. 2 August 1998. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Basil set for brush with the big time Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 24 May 2006
- ^ "Richards has high hopes for new Bulls pair". thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. 12 December 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
- ^ "All Change As Bulls Reveal Coaching Shake Up". thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ "Bradford Bulls coach Potter takes latest blow on the chin". thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2018.