Ben agreed to join Rugby Town in May 2026.

The 27-year-old centre-back arrives at Butlin Road with extensive Step 4 experience and a reputation as a commanding presence at both ends of the pitch.

Richards had a fragmented time out last season with spells at Bedworth United, Redditch United, Heanor Town and Shepshed Dynamo before finishing with Nuneaton Town.

Previous to that Richards enjoyed a standout spell with Step 4 side Kidlington, where he was named the club's Player of the Season in 2023/24 and remarkably finished as the side’s top scorer with 10 goals from defence.

Richards has also had spells with Grantham Town, Bedworth United, Lincoln United, Newark & Sherwood, Skegness Town and Cleethorpes Town.