Showing posts with label National Rugby League. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Rugby League. Show all posts

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Billy Slater


Billy Slater is an Australian rugby league player, currently playing as a fullback for the Melbourne Storms. Nicknamed "Billy the Kid," Slater was with the Storms since 2003. He has won many accolades during his stint with the team.

Slater also plays for Australia in international competitions. He was named Player of the Tournament in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. 




Born: June 18, 1983 in Nambour, Queensland 
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 89 kg
Website: Facebook

Career Highlights:
  • Highest fullback tries scorer in NRL, with 132 tries
  • Melbourne Storm Player of the Year, 2008 & 2009
  • Golden Boot Award, 2008
  • Dally M Fullback of the Year, 2008 & 2011

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Matt Cooper


Matt Cooper plays as a center for the St. Georges Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugby League. The Australian rugby league player also plays for his country in international competition.


Cooper played with the Dragons for all of his career. He made his debut for the team in 2000 season. In 2010 he lead the Dragons to win the NRL Premiership.





Born: April 18, 1979 in Port Kembla, New South Wales
Height: 6'1"

Weight: 98 kg
Website: Twitter




Career Highlights:
  • won the 2010 NRL Premiership with the Dragons, beating Sydney Roosters
  • Scored his 100th try for the Dragons in the Week 26 of the 2010 season
  • selected to join the Australian squad for the Tri-Nations from 2004-2006

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Luke O'Donnell


Luke O'Donnell is an Australian professional rugby league player. He plays the second row and lock forward positions for the  Huddersfield Giants of the European Super League, where he signed a 4-year deal in 2011. 




O'Donnell previously played for North Queensland Cowboys (2003-2010), Balmain Tigers (1999) and Wests Tigers (2000-2003) of the National Rugby League.



Born: October 22, 1980 in Liverpool, New South Wales
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 103 kg


Career Highlights:
  • Players' Player of the Year for New Queensland Cowboys in 2006 and 2009

Saturday, March 10, 2012

David Williams

Nicknamed the "Wolfman" for his beard, David Williams became a sensation when he scored a during the 2008 National Rugby League Grand Final, cliching a victory for his team Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles over Melbourne.

The rugby league player, who is adept at playing wing or center, was also named part of the Australia squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, debuting in a match against Papua New Guinea. 


Willliams broke his neck in a match in 2011. He returned to action last February 17 for the 2012 World Club Challenge.

Born: August 4, 1986 in Sydney, Australia
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 92 kg

Career Highlights:
  • Scored a hat trick on debut
  • played for Australia in the World Cup final in 2009
  • scored a try to help Manly win over Melbourne Storm during the 2008 NRL Grand Final

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Daniel Conn


Daniel Conn is an Australian rugby league player. He played for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby Leage as a second-row forward. He retired at age 25, after a neck injury sustained in a game. 

Conn also played for the Canterbury Bulldogs, the New Zealand Maoris, and the Gold Coast Titans teams. He is also a model.




Born: February 14, 1986, in Goolma, NSW, Australia
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 109 kg