Education
University of Otago.
University of Otago.
Before coming to Dunedin to taking physical education studies at the University of Otago in 1968, Patrick played rugby league in the Waikato town of Huntly. He was selected as a New Zealand Schoolboy Kiwi in 1963. He also represented New Zealand Universities at rugby league between 1969 and 1984.
His last appearance was as captain of the first NZU side to Great Britain and France in 1984.
Patrick represented New Zealand in 1969 against Australia, and in 1970 against Great Britain.