Patrick Ah Van

Patrick Ah Van (born 17 March 1988) is a former Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the North Wales Crusaders in RFL League 1.
He played in the Betfred Championship for Widnes Vikings. He previously played in the National Rugby League for New Zealand Warriors and in the Super League for Bradford Bulls (Heritage №) and Widnes Vikings (Heritage №).
Background.
Ah Van was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He is of Samoan and Chinese descent.
Early years.
Educated at Kelston Boys' High School, Ah Van played for New Lynn Stags and Te Atatu Roosters in the Auckland Rugby League competition before playing for the Mount Albert Lions in the Bartercard Cup. His brothers Tom and Ralph are also rugby league players with Tom previously playing for the Warriors Under 20s, and Ralph an ex Vulcans player.
Playing career.
New Zealand Warriors.
Ah Van made his début for the New Zealand Warriors in 2006 against the Manly Sea Eagles. He went on to play in fifty four games for the club. In 2007 he also played for the Auckland Lions in the NSWRL Premier League, and he played for the Auckland Vulcans in the 2009 and 2010 NSW Cup competitions. In 2008, his third year at the club, Ah Van was still young enough to be eligible for the Toyota Cup team, and made thirteen appearances for the Junior Warriors, scoring six tries.
Bradford.
It was announced on 31 August 2010 that Ah Van had been released from the last year of his Warriors contract so he could sign a one-year deal with the Bradford Bulls for the 2011 season.
2011 - 2011 Season
Patrick Ah Van appeared in three of the four pre-season games. He played against Halifax, Dewsbury Rams and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He scored against Halifax (6 goals), Dewsbury (1 try, 7 goals) and Wakefield Trinity (2 tries, 4 goals).
Ah Van featured in all the games that season except for Round 10 against Salford Red Devils, he scored 12 tries and kicked 97 goals for a total of 242 points.
Widnes.
It was announced on 2 August 2011 that Ah Van had signed a 2-year contract with Widnes Vikings for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
2012
Patrick Ah Van appeared in all 3 of Widnes' friendlies. He played against Warrington Wolves, Swinton and St. Helens. He scored against Warrington (3 goals), Swinton (1 goal) and St Helens (2 goals).
Ah Van featured in five consecutive games from Round 1 (Wakefield Trinity) to Round 5 (Hull Kingston Rovers). He also featured in three consecutive games from Round 10 (Warrington Wolves) to Round 12 (St. Helens). He featured in ten consecutive games from Round 14 (Catalans Dragons) to Round 24 (Leeds Rhinos). He also appeared on the wing in the 40-38 Challenge Cup loss to St. Helens. He has scored 132 points this season, (16 tries, 34 goals).
2013
He missed Rounds 1-4 due to an injury. He featured in Round 5 (Hull) to Round 9 (Warrington Wolves). Ah Van was injured for Round 10-11. Patrick featured in Round 12 (Castleford Tigers) to Round 13 (Wakefield Trinity). He was injured for Round 14-17. He returned to Round 18 (Wigan Warriors) to Round 27 (Salford Red Devils). He also played in the Challenge Cup against Doncaster and Wigan Warriors. He has scored 116 points this season, (18 tries, 22 goals).
2014
He missed Rounds 1-5 due to injury. He featured in Round 6 (Hull F.C.) to Round 7 (Bradford Bulls). He scored 10 points this season, (2 tries, 1 goal).
Villeghailhenc-Aragon XIII.
He joined French club Villegailhenc-Aragon for the 2018-19 season.
Villeghailhenc-Aragon XIII (re-join).
On 12 Oct 2020 it was reported that he had re-signed for Villeghailhenc-Aragon XIII in the Elite Two Championship
North Wales Crusaders.
On 11 Apr 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the North Wales Crusaders in RFL League 1.
Representative career.
Ah Van was a New Zealand representative from an early age. In 2002 and 2003 he made the New Zealand Under-16 side while in 2005 he played for both the Junior Kiwis and New Zealand Residents sides. He captained the Junior Kiwis in 2007.
In 2006 he was named in the New Zealand national rugby league team training squad for the 2006 Rugby League Tri-Nations but had to withdraw due to injury.
He was named in the Samoa training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup but chose not to represent Samoa and was not selected in the final squad.
In 2009 he was named as part of the Samoan side for the Pacific Cup.