William Michael Patterson (11 April 1936 – January 1999[1]) was an English rugby union player who played in the Centre position.
Aside from a brief appearance for Gloucester RFC in 1959, Patterson remained at Sale until 1965, when he moved to join Wasps FC in London.
The injury of Niall Brophy saw Patterson being called up to the British Lions team during their 1959 tour.
[2] Patterson represented the North West Counties against three international teams - Australia in 1958, South Africa in 1960, and New Zealand in 1964.
[2] Patterson played for the invitational Barbarians team on six occasions; against East Midlands, Cardiff and Newport during the 1959 Easter Tour, against Cardiff and Newport during the 1960 Easter Tour and against East Midlands in 1961.