Date of birth

3 December 1964

Parents

Roger and Marilyn Richards (nee Cameron)

Education

• Highfield Primary School and Gleniti Primary School
• Craighead Diocesan School
• Canterbury University BA/LLB
• Massey University - Post Graduate Diploma in Sport Coaching and Management

Career

• Tax lawyer for KPMG Peat Marwick 1989-1994
• Logistics Manager for Flotech Limited 1996-1998
• Programme Manager Alan Duff Charitable Foundation 1999- present day

Achievements / Honours

• Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) 2005
• NZ Black Ferns 1990 – 2008 and 2010 (Captain and Vice Captain on a number of occasions)
• NZ Black Ferns four times World Champions 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010
• NZ Women’s 7’s Team 2000-2001 (Captain)
• NZ Open Women’s Touch Team 1997-1998 (Captain)
• Member of NZ Open Mixed Team 1991 and various other NZ Age Grade Touch teams 1992-1996
• NZ Women’s Rugby Player of the Year 1995
• NZ Universities Sportsperson of the Year 2006
• Member NZ Sports Tribunal

Last updated: 16 Sep 2021