Mitchell Richardson (born June 9, 1996) is a Canadian professional rugby union player.[1][2][3]
| Full name | Mitchell Richardson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | June 9, 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ontario, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editA native of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Richardson attended Saltfleet District High School, growing up playing both ice hockey and rugby. He received a contract offer to play junior ice hockey with the Ancaster Avalanche but chose to pursue a rugby career after being invited to try-out out for Canada's under-20s rugby side.[4]
Rugby career
editRichardson, primarily a centre, started out at his hometown club, the Stoney Creek Camels, then during his studies at McMaster University played rugby for the Marauders. He competed in Major League Rugby with the Toronto Arrows from 2018 to 2023, before being signed by the Dallas Jackals for the 2024 season.[5][6][7]
International rugby
editRichardson gained his first cap for Canada against Tonga at Nukuʻalofa's Teufaiva Sport Stadium in 2023.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mitch Richardson: Toronto Arrows long-time centre/wing player". Last Word On Sports. Yardbarker. June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Mitch RICHARDSON profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Mitch RICHARDSON - Player statistics - international stats - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Rugby an easy choice for Saltfleet's Mitchell Richardson". The Hamilton Spectator. December 3, 2014.
- ^ a b "Dallas Jackals sign Arrows duo Richardson and Benn". Americas Rugby News. January 13, 2024.
- ^ djcoilrugby (2023-09-20). "Toronto Arrows Mitch Richardson 2024 Profile". djcoilrugby. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "The Dallas Jackals Have Signed, Center, Mitchell Richardson". Dallas Jackals. Retrieved 2024-03-14.