[3] Paterson started playing rugby union in Northern Ireland.
[4] On moving to Scotland, Paterson then turned out for Dundee HSFP.
[4] His first game in charge was Fife Southern 2XV v Stirling County 3XV in December 2003.
[6] He made his Celtic League debut in 2006 when Cardiff Blues played Connacht on 18 November.
[9] He made his representative debut in 2007 when Czech Republic played Spain.