Richard Ian Leggat (born 28 August 1960) is a New Zealand former cricketer.

[4] He also captained his club team, Old Collegians, to the title in the Canterbury Cricket Association in 1982–83 and 1983–84.

[5] He withdrew from the Canterbury squad before the 1984–85 season, saying he needed a rest from major cricket.

[7] Leggat's highest first-class score was 83 when he captained Canterbury to victory over the touring Sri Lankans in 1982–83.

[8] His best bowling figures were 3 for 60 and 5 for 37 (he also scored 32 and 33) when Canterbury defeated Northern Districts in 1980–81.