James Richard "Richie" Blackmore (born 2 July 1969) is a rugby league coach,[2] and former professional footballer who represented New Zealand.
[5] Richie Blackmore played at centre and scored a try in Castleford's 12–28 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Challenge Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1992, in front of a crowd of 77,386.
[6] Richie Blackmore played at centre in Castleford Tigers' 33–2 victory over Wigan in the 1993–94 Regal Trophy Final during the 1993–94 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.
[8][9] In 2000, while recovering from injury, Blackmore played rugby union for the Leeds Tykes against Sale in Round Four of the Tetley's Bitter Cup.
[3] At the end of the 2000 season Blackmore signed a one-year deal with the renamed New Zealand Warriors who were looking for an experience back to help shape their youthful squad.
[12] He held this position until the end of 2010, leading the team to a Fox Memorial grand final victory over the Mt Albert Lions.