Paddy Patterson
Patrick "Paddy" Patterson (born 30 November 1998) is an Irish rugby union player, who is currently a member of the Munster academy. He plays as a scrum-half and can also cover all positions in the back-three. Early life. He attended Blackrock College, leaving in 2017. Professional career. Leinster. Patterson entered the Leinster academy ahead of the 2018–19 season. He made his senior debut in the 2018–19 season, featuring against the Dragons one day after his 20th birthday. Munster. Patterson joined Leinster's provincial rivals Munster on a short-term contract in January 2021, where he provided  cover for Craig Casey and Conor Murray, who were away with the Ireland squad for the 2021 Six Nations, and the injured Neil Cronin. He made his debut for Munster in their 28–10 win against Welsh side Scarlets in round 15 of the 2020–21 Pro14 on 12 March 2021, coming on as a 65th minute replacement for Shane Daly, and made his first start for the province in their 31–17 win against Italian side Benetton in round 16 one week later, though he was forced to leave the field with an ankle injury in the 37th minute, which subsequently required  surgery. Patterson left Leinster to join year three of Munster's academy programme ahead of the 2021–22 season, and he will join the Munster senior squad on a two-year contract from the 2022–23 season. Ireland. Patterson represented the Ireland under-20s at the 2018 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and at the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.