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{{short description|English rugby league footballer}} |
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Basil Richards is the Assistant Coach at the [[Bradford Bulls]] |
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{{Use British English|date=February 2020}} |
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{{Infobox rugby league biography |
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|name = Basil Richards |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|7|9|df=yes}} |
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|birth_place = [[Bradford]], England |
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|height = |
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|weight = |
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|position = {{rlp|PR|SR}} |
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|club1 = [[Warrington Wolves|Warrington]] |
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|year1start = 1989 |
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|year1end = 93 |
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|appearances1 = 11+31 |
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|tries1 = 4 |
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|goals1 = 0 |
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|fieldgoals1 = 0 |
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|points1 = 16 |
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|club2 = [[Huddersfield Giants|Huddersfield]] |
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|year2start = 1993 |
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|year2end = 99 |
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|appearances2 = 115+25 |
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|tries2 = 19 |
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|goals2 = 0 |
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|fieldgoals2 = 0 |
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|points2 = 76 |
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|club3 = [[Doncaster R.L.F.C.|Doncaster]] |
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|year3start = 2000 |
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|year3end = |
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|appearances3 = 14+11 |
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|tries3 = 0 |
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|goals3 = 0 |
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|fieldgoals3 = 0 |
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|points3 = 0 |
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|updated = 17 May 2023 |
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|source = <ref name="Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/basil-richards/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/coaches/basil-richards/summary.html|title=Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> |
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<ref>https://www.rugbyleaguerecords.com/</ref> |
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'''Basil Richards''' (born {{birth date |1965|7|9|df=yes}}) is a former professional [[Rugby league in England|English rugby league]] footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, and [[Coach (sports)|coach]]ed in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level for [[Queensbury A.R.L.F.C.|Queensbury]] [[Queensbury ARLFC|ARLFC]] (in [[Bradford]]), [[Warrington Wolves|Warrington]], the [[Huddersfield Giants]] and [[Doncaster R.L.F.C.|Doncaster]],<ref name="Statistics at robterrace.com">{{cite web|url=http://robterrace.com/dons/player.php?PID=828|title=Statistics at robterrace.com|publisher=robterrace.com|date=31 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224232639/http://robterrace.com/dons/player.php?PID=828|access-date=1 January 2018|archive-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> as a {{rlp|pr}}, or {{rlp|sr}}, and coached at representative level for [[England national rugby league team|England]] (Youth), and at club level for [[Bradford Bulls]] (Assistant), and [[Queensbury A.R.L.F.C.|Queensbury]] [[Queensbury ARLFC|ARLFC]].<ref name="Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org"/> |
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==Background== |
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Basil Richards was born in [[Bradford]], [[West Riding of Yorkshire]], England. |
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==Playing career== |
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Basil Richards signed for Warrington as a junior, he made his début for [[Warrington Wolves|Warrington]] on Sunday 8 January 1989, and he played his last match for Warrington on Sunday 25 April 1993, and played 42 matches.<ref name="Statistics at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk/results.asp?code=807|title=Statistics at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk|publisher=wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> He signed with [[Huddersfield Giants|Huddersfield]] for the [[1993–94 Rugby Football League season|1993-94 season]], and remained with the club until 1999, playing in 1998's [[Super League III]], and 1999's [[Super League IV|IV]].<ref name="Pendlebury inspires overdue win: First Division stragglers earn unexpected Regal Trophy success">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-pendlebury-inspires-overdue-win-first-division-stragglers-earn-unexpected-regal-trophy-success-1504372.html|title=Pendlebury inspires overdue win: First Division stragglers earn unexpected Regal Trophy success|publisher=independent.co.uk|date=15 November 1993|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Veivers of verve">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-veivers-of-verve-1169175.html|title=Veivers of verve|publisher=independent.co.uk|date=2 August 1998|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> |
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Richards later played for [[Doncaster R.L.F.C.|Doncaster]].<ref name=brush/> |
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==Coaching career== |
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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 A.R.L.F.C.|Queensbury]] [[Queensbury ARLFC|ARLFC]].<ref name=brush/> He also worked with [[England national rugby league team|English]] national youth sides.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} |
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He was appointed Bradford Bull's assistant coach in 2006 by [[Steve McNamara]].<ref name=brush>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Basil+set+for+brush+with+the+big+time.-a0146167196 Basil set for brush with the big time] ''Huddersfield Daily Examiner'', 24 May 2006</ref> Richards coached the Bradford Bulls Senior Academy side.<ref name="Richards has high hopes for new Bulls pair">{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/1900874.richards_has_high_hopes_for_new_bulls_pair|title=Richards has high hopes for new Bulls pair|publisher=thetelegraphandargus.co.uk|date=12 December 2007|access-date=1 January 2008}}</ref> He was released by the club in early 2010 after Bradford suffered poor form.<ref name="All Change As Bulls Reveal Coaching Shake Up">{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/4837033.All_change_as_Bulls_reveal_coaching_shake_up|title=All Change As Bulls Reveal Coaching Shake Up|publisher=thetelegraphandargus.co.uk|date=7 January 2010|access-date=1 January 2011}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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His brother, [[Craig Richards (rugby league)|Craig Richards]], played for the [[Bradford Bulls]]. His cousin, [[Dean Richards (footballer)|Dean Richards]], played football for [[Bradford City A.F.C.|Bradford City]].<ref name="Bradford Bulls coach Potter takes latest blow on the chin">{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8880554.Bradford_Bulls_coach_Potter_takes_latest_blow_on_the_chin|title=Bradford Bulls coach Potter takes latest blow on the chin|publisher=thetelegraphandargus.co.uk|date=1 March 2011|access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Richards, Basil}} |
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[[Category:1965 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Black British sportsmen]] |
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[[Category:Doncaster R.L.F.C. players]] |
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[[Category:English rugby league coaches]] |
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[[Category:English rugby league players]] |
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[[Category:Huddersfield Giants players]] |
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[[Category:Rugby league players from Bradford]] |
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[[Category:Rugby league props]] |
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[[Category:Rugby league second-rows]] |
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[[Category:Warrington Wolves players]] |
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[[Category:20th-century English sportsmen]] |
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[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, the Huddersfield Giants and Doncaster,[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]
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]
Richards later played for Doncaster.[8]
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.