About Colin Patterson
Born 1955. Colin Patterson is a British rugby union player.
Colin Stewart Patterson (born 3 March 1955) is a former international rugby union player who played club rugby for Instonians, represented Ulster, won 11 caps for and toured South Africa in 1980 with the British and Irish Lions. He made ten appearances for the Lions, including three Tests, before a very bad injury ended his playing career.
Patterson had a career as a solicitor. He is married to Trisha and is father to sons Graeme and Jonny as well as having a stepson, Stephen.
His son Jonny captained the Regent House Grammar School side that reached the Ulster Schools Cup final in 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Colin Patterson?
Irish rugby union player
When was Colin Patterson born?
Colin Patterson was born on 3 March 1955 in Belfast.
What is Colin Patterson's occupation?
Colin Patterson is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Colin Patterson?
Colin Patterson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Patterson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Patterson. https://biography.guide/colin-patterson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Colin Patterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-patterson-rugby-union-player/.
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