Basil Richards

Basil Richards (born ) 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, as a , or , and coached at representative level for England (Youth), and at club level for Bradford Bulls (Assistant), and Queensbury ARLFC. 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.

Richards later played for Doncaster. Richards coached the Bradford Bulls Senior Academy side. He was released by the club in early 2010 after Bradford suffered poor form.

Personal life His brother, Craig Richards, played for the Bradford Bulls. His cousin, Dean Richards, played football for Bradford City.