12 Facts About Richard Swain

Richard Swain was born on 2 July 1975 and is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

Richard Swain made his first grade debut in 1997, playing for the new Hunter Mariners club.

Richard Swain never missed a game for the Melbourne Storm from the club's first ever match in round 1,1998 up until his final game for the club in round 26,2002.

Richard Swain declared his eligibility for New Zealand in 1999 and was selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team for that year's ANZAC Test.

Richard Swain played at hooker in 1999 NRL Grand Final victory over St George Illawarra.

Richard Swain was selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the end of season 1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.

Richard Swain went on to play in nineteen tests for New Zealand, including at the 2000 World Cup.

Richard Swain was named the Storm's player of the year in 2001.

Richard Swain went on the 2002 New Zealand rugby league tour of Great Britain and France and was the goal-kicker and leading point-scorer of the tour.

Richard Swain spent 2003 with the Brisbane Broncos before joining Hull FC for four years in the Super League.

Richard Swain played at hooker and was a major part in Hull FC winning the 2005 Challenge Cup, as it was his last gasp charge-down of Kevin Sinfield's drop-goal attempt that ended the Leeds Rhinos' last chance of taking the game to extra-time.

Richard Swain retired halfway through the 2007 season due to a back injury.