Richard rode in the Premier League for Newcastle in 2002, recording an average of 1.52, but managed an average of 7.49 in the Conference League with the Newcastle Gems. 2003 saw Richard without a Premier League ride but was ever present for Sheffield in Conference League, averaging 8.46 a meeting. He also rode five matches for the Boston Barracudas in the Conference Trophy, and eight matches for the Coventry Bees in the British League Cup.
His impressive form saw him earn a place in the Sheffield Tigers team for 2004, where he averaged 5.55 from forty seven meetings. He averaged over five once again in 2005 but in a surprise move he was signed by the Peterborough Panthers for 2006 to ride in the Elite League.
What a season 2006 turned out to be. Not only did Richard record an excellent 4.54 average, the Panthers won the Elite League Championship with Richard playing a vital role in the second leg of the play-off final, practically securing the title for the Panthers.
Richard returned to the Pantheres in 2007 but his season was cut short after receiving a fractured pelvis and broken ankle in the Garry Stead Benefit Meeting at Sheffield, a few days after being dropped by the Panthers. Not the best present to receive on your 23rd birthday !
The Scorpions have chosen Richard to be part of their team in 2008, bringing his considerable experience, despite his young age.
