Ron Giteau (born 31 May 1955[3]) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. A prolific point-scoring centre, he was captain of the Canberra Raiders team in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. Giteau also played for Western Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs.

Ron Giteau
Personal information
Full nameRon Giteau
Born (1955-05-31) 31 May 1955 (age 69)
Playing information
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
PositionCentre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1974–80Western Suburbs102411522429
1981–82Eastern Suburbs46111412319
1983–86Canberra Raiders78142343527
Total2266652771275
Source: [1][2]

He was a Wests junior graded from the Enfield Federals junior club in 1974.[4]

Ron Giteau is the father of former Australian rugby union player, Matt Giteau,[5] Australia women's dual-code rugby international Kristy Giteau[6][7] and Canberra Raiders NSW Cup side coach Justin Giteau[8]

References edit

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ NRL Stats
  3. ^ Gary Lester, ed. (1983). The Sun Book of Rugby League – 1983. Sydney, New South Wales: John Fairfax Marketing. p. 16. ISBN 0-909558-83-3.
  4. ^ Ed T (31 May 2012). "Happy Birthday this week..." Wests Magpies. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
  5. ^ Wayne Smith (26 May 2007). "Million dollar baby". The Australian. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  6. ^ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
  7. ^ "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
  8. ^ "Raiders confirm 2023 NRL Football Staff". Canberra Raiders.

Sources edit

Sporting positions
Preceded by Canberra Raiders captain
1984-85
Succeeded by