How old is the oldest rugby league player?
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How old is the oldest rugby league player?
According to Official Guinness Records, The oldest rugby league player is Dennis Gleeson (Australia, b. 17 August 1936), who was 70 years and 9 days old when he played for the State Rail Apprentice RLFC in the NSW Tertiary Student Rugby League Competition, at the Peter Hislop Oval, Auburn, Australia, on 26 August 2006.
What is the oldest NRL team?
While South Sydney is the oldest current club in the League, having been established a week earlier than “Easts”, the Rabbitohs sat out the 2000 & 2001 seasons (excluded as part of the rationalisation after the Super League war), leaving the Roosters as the club with the longest continuous history in the competition.
Who has the most wooden spoons in the NRL?
Western Suburbs Magpies
Wooden spoons
| Tally | Club |
|---|---|
| 17 | Western Suburbs Magpies |
| 14 | Parramatta Eels |
| 10 | Sydney University |
| 9 | North Sydney Bears |
Who has the most NRL wooden spoons?
Wooden spoons
| Tally | Club |
|---|---|
| 17 | Western Suburbs Magpies |
| 14 | Parramatta Eels |
| 10 | Sydney University |
| 9 | North Sydney Bears |
Who is the tallest NRL player in 2021?
9 with Grant’s departure, Simpkin will be in line for a debut at some stage in 2021. If this man debuts in 2021, he will be the tallest man in the NRL at 201cm. Saddler is a prop or second-rower waiting for an opportunity, and is well-regarded at the Sea Eagles.
Who is the fastest NRL player 2021?
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (34.8km/h) and centre Reimis Smith (34.4km/h) are the only others to have cracked 34km/h in 2021.
Who has the most tries in NRL history?
Ken Irvine
List of players with 100 NRL tries
| Ranking | Tries | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 212 | Ken Irvine |
| 2 | 190 | Billy Slater |
| 3 | 180 | Steve Menzies |
| 4 | 176 | Brett Morris |