Michael Paterson

This article is about the rugby player. For the computer scientist, see Mike Paterson.

Michael Paterson

Date of birth	(1985-05-09) 9 May 1985
Place of birth	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height
Weight	107 kg (16 st 12 lb)
Rugby union career
Current status
Current team	Northampton Saints
Playing career
Position	Lock Back row
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2006-2009 2010-2013 2013-2015 2015 -	Canterbury Cardiff Blues Sale Sharks Northampton Saints	39 44 40	(30) (10) (25)
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2007-2009 2010	Crusaders Hurricanes	22 13	(0) (15)
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
	New Zealand U21

Michael Paterson (born 9 May 1985) is a rugby union player for the Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership. Previously he played for the Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 league. He plays as a lock or blindside flanker. Paterson has represented the New Zealand under 21s but is yet to gain a cap for the All Blacks. Before moving to Cardiff, Paterson was considered by many to be a strong contender to join the New Zealand squad.

Having completed 3 years residency at the beginning of the 2012-13 Pro 12 season, Paterson became eligible to play for Wales. Eligible to play for England, through an English Grandfather, Paterson was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.

Paterson is due to join Northampton Saints in the 15/16 premiership season.

External links

• Crusaders profile
• Cardiff Blues Squad Profile