List of rugby league families
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There have been several families from around the world of which two or more members have been involved in rugby league football at the highest levels since the sport's inception in 1895. Below is an incomplete list of families that have been involved in rugby league.
Agar family
- Allan AgarAllan AgarAllan Agar is an English former rugby league footballer and coach. Allan Agar is also the father of Richard Agar.A /, i.e. number 7, he played in the 1972–73 Northern Rugby Football League season's championship final for Dewsbury, helping them to victory....
, Featherstone and Dewsbury RFL player and coach; father of Richard - Richard AgarRichard AgarRichard Agar is a British rugby league football coach and former player. He is the head coach of Super League side Hull. Richard is the son of retired player coach, Allan Agar.Agar played for Featherstone, Dewsbury and Widnes....
, Featherstone and Dewsbury RFL player and Super League coach; son of Allan
Ah Mau brothers
- Isaak Ah MauIsaak Ah MauIsaak Ah Mau is a rugby league player who played for the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League . He plays in the front-row. He is the brother of Leeson Ah Mau....
(b. 1982), New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys NRL player - Leeson Ah MauLeeson Ah MauLeeson Ah Mau is a New Zealand rugby league player in the National Rugby League . He is signed to play for the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2012, having previously played in the NRL for the North Queensland Cowboys and the New Zealand Warriors. He is a forward...
(b. 1989), New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys NRL player
Alexander brothers
- Greg AlexanderGreg AlexanderGregory Peter Stephen "Greg" Alexander is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s who has since become a commentator. A goal-kicking half-back, in his career he played for and captained the Penrith Panthers and the Auckland Warriors clubs and also represented his country...
(b. 1965), Australian international and Penrith Panthers NSWRL player - Ben Alexander (1970–1992), Penrith Panthers NSWRL player
Anderson brothers
- Vinnie AndersonVinnie AndersonVinnie Anderson is a professional rugby league footballer for the Salford City Reds of Europe's Super League competition. A New Zealand international representative loose-forward or stand-off, he previously played for St. Helens, the Warrington Wolves and NRL side, the New Zealand Warriors...
(b. 1979), New Zealand international, NRL and Super League player - Fraser AndersonFraser AndersonFraser Anderson is a New Zealand professional rugby union and former professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers. He is of Tongan descent.-Early years:...
(b. 1984), Tonga international and NRL player - Louis AndersonLouis AndersonLouis Anderson is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for Warrington Wolves of Super League. A New Zealand international representative forward, he previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League competition...
(b. 1985), New Zealand international, NRL and Super League player
Asher brothers
- Albert AsherAlbert AsherArapeta Paurini Wharepapa, or Albert Asher as he was more commonly known, was a New Zealand dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer of the 1890s, 1900s, '10s and '20s...
, New Zealand international - Ernie Asher, New Zealand international
Arkwright brothers
- John ArkwrightJohn Arkwright (rugby league)John 'Big' "Jack" Arkwright was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s and '40s who at representative level played for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for St. Helens, and Warrington, playing at , or , i.e...
, Great Britain international and St. Helens player; father of John and grandfather of Chris - John Arkwright, Jr., St Helens player; son of John, Sr. and father of Chris
- Chris ArkwrightChris ArkwrightChristopher "Chris" Arkwright is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s, '80s and '90s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, England, and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens, playing at , /, /, i.e. number 3 or 4, 6, 13.-International...
, Great Britain international and St Helens player; grandson of John and son of John, Jr.
Aubusson brothers
- James AubussonJames AubussonJames Aubusson is a professional rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters in the Australian National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is at hooker...
(b. 1986), Sydney Roosters NRL player - Mitchell AubussonMitchell AubussonMitchell "Mitch" Aubusson is a professional rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters in the Australian National Rugby League competition. Aubusson primarily plays at centre but is also capable of playing in the second row. Aubusson made his debut in Round 1 of the 2007 Season vs...
(b. 1987), Sydney Roosters NRL player
Backo family
- Sam BackoSam BackoSam Backo is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s who has been named as one of the greatest Aboriginal players of the 20th century. He represented Australia and Queensland, and played club football in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership for the Canberra...
(b. 1961), Australian international player; father of Daniel - Daniel BackoDaniel BackoDaniel Backo is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. Son of former international forward Sam Backo, he currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League competition.While attending Palm Beach Currumbin, Backo played for the Australian Schoolboys team in...
(b. 1986), North Queensland Cowboys NRL player; son of Sam
Bailey brothers of Australia
- Phil BaileyPhil BaileyPhil Bailey is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the European Super League competition. Bailey is a former player for New South Wales and Australia. He previously played for the Cronulla Sharks, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the Northern Eagles...
(b. 1981), Australian international and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles NRL player - Chris BaileyChris Bailey (rugby league)Chris Bailey is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for Harlequins RL of Super League. He plays as a five-eighth and can also lock the scrum...
(b. 1982), Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles NRL player
Bailey family of New Zealand
- Gary Bailey, New Zealand international and brother of Roger and Bob
- Roger BaileyRoger Bailey (rugby league)Roger Wayne Bailey is a former New Zealand rugby league player and coach who represented his country thirty times between 1961 and 1970. His brother Gary also played for New Zealand while his brother Bob later coached New Zealand and his son David was also a professional player...
, New Zealand international and brother of Gary and Bob - Bob BaileyBob Bailey (rugby league)Robert "Bob" Bailey is a former New Zealand rugby league player and coach who coached his country.-Playing career:Bailey played for Ponsonby with his three brothers. Two of them, Roger and Gary, played for New Zealand.-Coaching career:...
, New Zealand international coach and brother of Roger and Gary - David BaileyDavid Bailey (rugby league)David Bailey is a former rugby league player. His position of preference was in the Centres although he also played at Five Eighth. He is the son of New Zealand international Roger Bailey.-Early years:...
, New Zealand Māori representative and son of Roger
Baitieri family
- Tas BaitieriTas BaitieriTas Baitieri is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He played for the Penrith Panthers, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Australia and Paris Châtillon XIII in France...
, Penrith and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player, France international coach; father of Jason - Jason BaitieriJason BaitieriJason Baitieri is a French-Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Catalans Dragons of Super League...
(b. 1989), France international and Sydney Roosters NRL player; son of Tas
Barnes family
- Keith BarnesKeith BarnesWilliam Keith Barnes OAM is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He was a fullback for the Australian national team and for the Balmain Tigers. He played in 14 Tests between 1959 and 1966, as national captain on 12 occasions. He was known as "Golden Boots" due to his...
(b. 1934 in Wales), Australian international player; cousin of Gwyl - Gwyl BarnesGwyl BarnesGwyl Barnes was a rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League in the years 1964-68.Barnes who played for the Eastern Suburbs club played 41 matches in his career. Gwyl is the cousin of Keith Barnes....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player; cousin of Keith
Batten family
- Billy BattenBilly BattenWilliam "Billy" Batten, was an English rugby league footballer of the early 20th century. He played at , and for Great Britain, England, Hunslet, and Hull, and was one of the new game's first superstars...
, English international and Hunslet RFL player; father of Billy, Jr., Eric and Bob and grandfather of Ray - Billy Batten, Jr., RFL player; son of Billy, brother of Eric and Bob, and father of Ray
- Eric BattenEric BattenEric Batten was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, and coach of the 1950s, who at representative level played for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for Hunslet, Bradford Northern, Leeds and Featherstone Rovers, playing at , i.e. number 2 or 5,...
, English international and Hunslet RFL player; son of Billy, brother of Billy, Jr. and Bob, and uncle of Ray - Bob Batten, RFL player; son of Billy, brother of Billy, Jr. and Eric, and uncle of Ray
- Ray BattenRay BattenRay Batten is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1960s and '70s, and coach of the 1980s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for Leeds, playing at /, i.e...
, English international and Leeds RFL player; grandson of Billy, son of Billy, Jr. and nephew of Eric and Bob
Belsham brothers
- Sel BelshamSel BelshamSelwyn Eric Belsham is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country in the 1957 World Cup. His position of preference was at .His brother Vic was also a New Zealand Kiwis representative...
, New Zealand international - Vic BelshamVic BelshamVictor Colin Belsham was a New Zealand rugby league player and referee who represented his country. His position of preference was at . His brother, Sel, also played for the New Zealand Kiwis, including in one match that was controlled by Vic...
, New Zealand international
Bell/Friend family
- George Bell, New Zealand Māori representative; father of Ian, Cameron and Cathy
- Ian Bell, New Zealand and Auckland representative; son of George, brother of Cameron and Cathy and uncle of Dean
- Cameron BellCameron Bell (rugby league)Cameron Bell is a New Zealand rugby league coach. He is a member of the famous Bell rugby league family that includes George, Ian, Dean and Cathy and Clayton Friend.-Coaching career:...
, New Zealand Māori international coach; son of George, brother of Ian and Cathy and father of Dean - Cathy Friend, Auckland and Māori Rugby League administrator; daughter of George, sister of Ian and Cameron and Aunt of Dean
- Dean BellDean BellDean Bell is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer and coach. A New Zealand international representative centre, he played his club football in England, Australia and New Zealand, but most notably with Wigan, with whom he won seven consecutive Challenge Cup finals, a Lance Todd Trophy and a...
(b.1962), New Zealand international player and Leeds Rhinos coach; son of Cameron, Grandson of George and nephew of Ian and Cathy - Clayton FriendClayton FriendClayton Ivan Friend is a New Zealander former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s who at representative level has played for New Zealand, and at club level for Carlisle , North Sydney Bears, and Whitehaven, playing at /, i.e...
, New Zealand international; cousin of Dean.
Bentley brothers
- Andrew BentleyAndrew BentleyAndrew Bentley is a professional rugby league footballer. A France international representative forward, he has previously played for the Catalans Dragons of Super League...
(b. 1985), France international and Catalans Dragons player - Kane BentleyKane BentleyKane Bentley is a rugby league player who currently plays for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. He has also represented France.-Early years:...
(b. 1987), France international and Catalans Dragons player
Berrigan brothers
- Barry BerriganBarry BerriganBarry Berrigan is an Australian retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition alongside his younger brother, Shaun Berrigan...
(b. 1975), Brisbane Broncos player - Shaun BerriganShaun BerriganShaun Berrigan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Canberra Raiders of the NRL. Brother of fellow professional, Barry, Shaun has also played for the Brisbane Broncos, Hull and the New Zealand Warriors...
(b. 1978), Australian international and Brisbane Broncos player
Bevan family
- Rick BevanRick BevanRick Bevan was a rugby league player in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. He played for the Eastern Suburbs in the 1927 season and is the father of champion winger and Hall of Famer Brian Bevan. Rick Bevan was the Eastern Suburbs club's 171st player....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player and father of Brian - Brian BevanBrian BevanBrian Eyrl Bevan was a legendary rugby league winger who scored a world record 796 tries for Warrington RLFC...
(1924–1991), Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player and son of Rick
Bowen family
- Matt BowenMatt BowenMatthew Jeremy "Matt" Bowen is an Australian rugby league player. He has spent his whole professional career with the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League , playing in over 200 matches and holding the club's record for the player with the most NRL appearances. He appeared in the...
(b. 1982), Australian international and North Queensland Cowboys NRL player; cousin of Brenton - Brenton BowenBrenton BowenBrenton Bowen is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently signed with the Gold Coast Titans club of the National Rugby League. Previously he played for the North Queensland Cowboys from 2003 to 2007...
(b. 1983), North Queensland Cowboys NRL player; cousin of Matt
Branighan family
- Ray BranighanRay BranighanRay Branighan is an Australian former rugby league player, a star winger and Centre of the 1970s for the South Sydney Rabbitohs , the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Australian national representative side.-Souths club career:...
, Australian international, New South Wales representative and South Sydney Rabbitohs NSWRFL player; brother of Arthur and uncle of Luke - Arthur Branighan, South Sydney Rabbitohs NSWRFL player; brother of Ray
- Luke BranighanLuke BranighanLuke Branighan is an Australian professional rugby league player for English club Halifax in the Co-operative Championship. He primarily plays at halfback...
, St George Illawarra Dragons NRL player; nephew of Ray
Brimble brothers
- Ted Brimble, New Zealand international
- Walter Brimble, New Zealand international
- Wilfred Brimble, New Zealand international
Brown brothers
- Len Brown, New Zealand international
- Ray Brown, New Zealand international
Bugden brothers
- Mark Bugden, Canterbury-Bankstown and Parramatta NSWRL player
- Geoff BugdenGeoff BugdenGeoff Bugden is a former professional rugby league player. Bugden played for the Newtown Jets and the Parramatta Eels in the Australian New South Wales Rugby League competition...
(b. 1960), New South Wales representative, Parramatta and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player
Burgess family I
The Burgess' total of 30 Tests is a Great British record for a father and son combination.- William Burgess (rugby league born 1897), father of William Jr
- William Burgess (rugby league born 1939), son of William Snr
Burgess family II
- Mark Burgess, RFL player; father of Luke, Sam, Tom and George.
- Luke BurgessLuke Burgess (rugby league)Luke Burgess is an English rugby league footballer currently playing for Australian NRL side South Sydney RabbitohsBorn in Wakefield, he played for the Leeds Rhinos having previously been on loan to Harlequins RL and Doncaster...
(b. 1987), Super League player; son of Mark and brother of Sam, Tom and George. - Sam BurgessSam BurgessSam Burgess is an English professional rugby league footballer for the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the National Rugby League...
(b. 1988), English international and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward; son of Mark and brother of Luke, Tom and George - Tom burgessTom Burgess (rugby league)Tom Burgess is a professional rugby league player who is currently contracted to the Bradford Bulls of Super League.Tom hails from Bradford and is a product of the Bulls Junior Development system. His favoured position is at Prop. Burgess is the younger brother of NRL superstar and former Bradford...
(b.1992), Bradford Bulls player;son of Mark and brother of Sam, Luke and George - George burgessGeorge Burgess (rugby league)George Burgess is a professional English rugby league footballer for the South Sydney Rabbitohs of the NRL who plays the position of Prop or Second Row...
(b.1992), Bradford Bulls player;son of Mark and brother of Sam, Luke and Tom
Caine brothers
- Tony CaineTony CaineTony Caine is an Australian professional rugby league player in the Australian National Rugby League. He played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons...
(b. 1986), St. George Illawarra Dragons NRL player - Joel CaineJoel CaineJoel Caine is a retired Australian rugby league player.Caine's position of choice was as a or on the .He played for St. George Dragons, Balmain Tigers and Wests Tigers in the NRL...
(b. 1978), St. George Dragons NRL player - Jess Caine (b. 1984), South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL player
Calder/Pongia family
- Jim CalderJim Calder (rugby league)William James "Jim" Calder is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country. His grandson, Quentin Pongia, also played for New Zealand.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international, grandfather of Quentin Pongia - Quentin PongiaQuentin PongiaQuentin Lee Pongia is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s who represented his country. He is the grandson of fellow Kiwi international Jim Calder and his sister Megan Tahapeehi has also represented the Kiwi Ferns.-Playing career:Originally from the West Coast,...
, New Zealand international, grandson of Jim Calder
Cayless brothers
- Nathan CaylessNathan CaylessNathan Frederick Cayless is a retired New Zealand-Australian professional rugby league footballer, who was a long-time captain the Parramatta Eels of the National Rugby League. His position of choice was prop forward. He is also a former captain of the New Zealand national team, whom he led to...
(b. 1978), New Zealand international and Parramatta Eels player - Jason CaylessJason CaylessJason Paul Cayless is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand international representative prop forward, he is the younger brother of Parramatta Eels great, Nathan Cayless. He played his club football for the Sydney Roosters, with whom he won the 2002...
(b. 1980), New Zealand international and Parramatta, Sydney Roosters, St Helens RLFC & Wests Tigers player
Chase brothers
- Rangi ChaseRangi ChaseRangi Chase is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays in the Super League competition for the Castleford Tigers. He attended famous Maori school Te Aute College in 1999 before moving to Australia where he attended Keebra Park State High School...
, New Zealand international - Tom ChaseTom ChaseTom Chase is a gay porn star who has been active since the 1990s, starring in numerous films. Chase is 5'10", muscular, weighs 200 pounds. Tom Chase has worked with Falcon Entertainment and Colt Studio Group, two of the larger same-sex adult film studios in the United States...
, New Zealand international
Chisnall brothers
- Dave Chisnall (b. 1948), English international and St Helens RFL player
- Eric ChisnallEric ChisnallEric Chisnall is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for St. Helens, playing at , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums...
, English international and St Helens RFL player
Cleal family
- Les Cleal, Eastern Suburbs NSWRL player; brother of Noel; uncle of Kane
- Noel ClealNoel ClealNoel Harvey "Crusher" Cleal is an Australian former rugby league footballer who also had a successful coaching career...
, Australian international and Manly-Warringah NSWRL player; brother of Les; father of Kane - Kane ClealKane ClealKane Cleal is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL.He will to play for NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2009 and 2010 seasons....
(b. 1984), Manly-Warringah NRL player; son of Noel
Connell family
- Cyril Connell, Sr. (1899–1974) Queensland representative and QRL club player; father of Cyril, Jr.
- Cyril Connell, Jr. (b. 1928) Australian international, Queensland representative and QRL club player; son of Cyril, Sr.
Cooper brothers
- Lionel CooperLionel CooperLionel Cooper was an Australian professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 1950s. A state and international representative winger, he played in Sydney for the Eastern Suburbs club and in England for Huddersfield.-Australian career:...
, Australian international, New South Wales representative and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player - Cec CooperCec CooperCec Cooper is a retired professional rugby league footballer and coach of the 1950s. A New South Wales representative centre, he captained and later coached the Canterbury-Bankstown club of the New South Wales Rugby Football League. He is the brother of Australian international Lionel Cooper and...
, New South Wales representative and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRFL player and coach - Reg Cooper, Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRFL player
- Col Cooper, Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRFL player
- Noel Cooper, St. George NSWRFL player
Coote family
- Jack CooteJack CooteJack Coote was a rugby league player in the Australian competition, the New South Wales Rugby League .A junior of the Eastern Suburbs club, Jack Coote was the father of Australian Rugby League Hall of Famer Ron Coote...
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player; father of Ron - Ron CooteRon CooteRon Coote AM is an Australian former representative rugby league player whose club career was played with the South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs, both of whom he won premierships with. He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century...
(b. 1944), Australian international and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player; son of Jack
Corbett family
- Claude CorbettClaude CorbettClaude Gordon Corbett was a highly respected Australian sporting journalist who wrote, and was the sporting editor for Sydney's Sun newspaper in the early twentieth century. He also played first-grade rugby for St George, Newtown and Eastern Suburbs...
(1885–1944), rugby league journalist - Harold CorbettHarold CorbettHarold William Corbett was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer and soldier who served in World War I and died on the Western Front.-Rugby:...
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player
Cordner brothers
- Boyd CordnerBoyd CordnerBoyd Cordner is a professional rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. He plays in the second-row. He played his junior football with the Taree Red Rovers. He is the younger brother of Newcastle Knights player forward Dane Cordner.-References:1...
, Sydney Roosters player; younger brother of Dane - Dane Cordner, Newcastle Knights player; older brother of Boyd
Coyle brothers
- James Coyle (b. 1985), Wigan Warriors player
- Thomas Coyle (b. 1988), Wigan Warriors player
Cross family
- Paul CrossPaul CrossPaul Cross was a rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. He reached the 1966 season's Grand Final with the Balmain Tigers and in 1971 was the NSWRFL's top try-scorer....
, Eastern Suburbs Roosters NSWRFL player and father of Ryan - Ryan CrossRyan CrossRyan Cross is a Rugby Union football player for Racing Metro 92 after signing from USA Perpignan in the French Top 14. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition, the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby.-Early career:Son of former rugby...
(b. 1979), Sydney Roosters NRL player and son of Paul
Cross brothers
- Ben Cross (b. 1978), New South Wales State of Origin and Newcastle Knights NRL player
- Matt CrossMatt CrossMatthew "Matt" Capiccioni is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names M-Dogg 20 and Matt Cross. In addition to performing on the independent circuit, Capiccioni has also worked for prominent promotions such as Ring of Honor, Chikara and the short-lived Wrestling Society X...
(b. 1981), Manly Sea Eagles NRL player
Cubitt brothers
- Les CubittLes CubittLes Cubitt was an Australian representative rugby league player, a Centre or Five-eighth whose club career was with Eastern Suburbs and the Glebe Dirty Reds.He is considered one of the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.-Club career:...
(1893–1968), Australian international and Glebe NSWRFL player - Charlie Cubitt, Glebe NSWRFL player
Cunningham brothers
- Tommy Cunningham (b. 1956), Wales international and St Helens player
- Eddie CunninghamEddie CunninghamEdward "Eddie" Cunningham is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level played for Great Britain and Wales, and at club level for Wigan, St. Helens, Leeds, and Widnes, playing at , or /, i.e. number 3 or 4, 11 or 12, or 13, during the era of...
, Great Britain and Wales international, and St Helens player - Keiron CunninghamKeiron CunninghamKeiron Cunningham is a former British professional rugby league footballer. A Great Britain and Wales international representative hooker, he played his entire club rugby career at St...
(b. 1976), Great Britain and Wales international, and St Helens player
Davidson brothers
- Bill Davidson, New Zealand international
- Ben Davidson, New Zealand international
- George DavidsonGeorge Davidson (athlete)George Davidson was a New Zealand track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, as one of the few "kiwi" sprinters.In 1920 he finished fifth in the 200 metres competition...
, Auckland representative
De Belin family
- Fred de BelinFred de BelinFred de Belin was an Australian professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s. An Australian international representative forward, he played club footballl in Sydney for Balmain, winning the 1946 NSWRFL Premiership with them and later being appointed their captain.Born 15 October 1920 to World...
, Australian international and New South Wales interstate representative and Balmain NSWRFL player; grandfather of Jack - Jack de Belin, St George Illawarra Dragons' 2011 Toyota Cup player of the year; grandson of Fred
Dimond brothers
- Bobby DimondBobby DimondBobby Dimond was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1940s and '50s. Born in Dapto, New South Wales, he is the older brother of Peter Dimond. He made his first grade debut at the age of sixteen. He played his club rugby league in the NSWRFL Premiership for the Western Suburbs Magpies....
, Australian international Western Suburbs NSWRFL player - Peter DimondPeter DimondPeter Dimond is a former Australian rugby league footballer who played his club rugby league for the Western Suburbs Magpies. Born in born in Dapto, New South Wales, he is the younger brother of Bobby Dimond...
, Australian international and Western Suburbs NSWRFL player
Dorahy family
- John DorahyJohn DorahyJohn Dorahy is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach. He played in the Australian New South Wales Rugby League premiership and also represented for NSW Country, New South Wales Origin and Australia. Dorahy later played and coached in the English Rugby Football League...
(b. 1954), Australian international, Western Suburbs NSWRL and Halifax RLFC player and Super League coach; father of Dane - Dane DorahyDane DorahyDane Dorahy is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who at club level has played for Western Suburbs Magpies, Rochdale Hornets, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, and Halifax, playing at , , or , i.e. number 1, 6, or 7. He is the son of former international player and coach, John...
, Western Suburbs NRL and Halifax RLFC player; son of John
Drake twins
- Jim DrakeJim Drake (rugby league)James "Jim" Gerald Drake was an English rugby league footballer of the 1950s and '60s who at representative played for Great Britain, and Cumberland, and at club level for Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers, playing at , or /, i.e...
(b. 1931), English international and Hull F.C. player - Bill DrakeBill Drake (rugby league)William "Bill" D. Drake is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1960s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for Hull, and Leeds, playing at , i.e...
(b. 1931), English international and Hull F.C. player
Eden family
- Harry EdenHarry Eden (rugby league)Harry Eden was a rugby league player who played with three Sydney clubs during his career – Eastern Suburbs, St George and South Sydney Rabbitohs...
(? - 2006) , Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player and uncle of Mike - Mike Eden (b. 1960), Eastern Suburbs NSWRL player and nephew of Harry
Edwards family
- Jackie Edwards, RFL player; father of Shaun
- Shaun EdwardsShaun EdwardsShaun Edwards OBE is an English rugby union coach and former rugby league player. He is defence coach of Wales, a post he has held since 2008. In November 2011 he left London Wasps after 10 years with the club, latterly as head coach....
, Great Britain and England international, and Super League player; son of Jackie
Endacott family
- Frank EndacottFrank EndacottFrank Morris Endacott, ONZM is a retired rugby league player and coach from New Zealand. His son, Shane, also played rugby league.-Playing career:Endacott played for Addington and Hornby in the Canterbury Rugby League competition...
, New Zealand international coach; father of shane - Shane EndacottShane EndacottShane Endacott is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player. His position of preference was Five Eighth, however he was also often used at lock, hooker or in the centres...
, New Zealand based player; son of Frank
Faifai Loa/Smith family
- Kalifa Faifai Loa, NRL player, cousin of Jeremy Smith.
- Jeremy Smith, New Zealand international, cousin of Kalifa.
Farnsworth brothers
- Bill FarnsworthBill FarnsworthBill Farnsworth was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1910s. In NSWRFL season 1910, he won the premiership with Newtown and was also selected to represent Australia and New South Wales, he also represented Australasia....
, Australian international and Newtown NSWRFL player - Viv FarnsworthViv FarnsworthViv Farnsworth was an Australian professional rugby league player for Newtown, Wests, New South Wales and Australia, he also represented Australasia...
(1891–1953), Australian international and Newtown NSWRFL player
Fielden brothers
- Jamie FieldenJamie FieldenJamie Fielden is an Englaish professional rugby league player for Keighley Cougars in National League Two.Jamie Fielden's position of choice is as a ....
(b. 1978), Super League player - Stuart FieldenStuart FieldenStuart Fielden is an English professional rugby league footballer for Wigan of Super League...
(b. 1979), English international and Super League player
Fifita/Haumono family
- John FifitaJohn FifitaJohn Fifita is a Tongan former rugby league player who represented his country in the 1986 Pacific Cup and played professionally in England and Australia...
, Tonga and St George player. - Andrew FifitaAndrew FifitaAndrew Fifita is an Indigenous Australian rugby league player with a Tongan father who currently plays for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League. He plays as a prop and can also play as a second-row...
, Tonga and Wests Tigers player, nephew of John, brother of David. - David Fifita, Tonga and Wests Tigers player, nephew of John, brother of Andrew.
- Solomon HaumonoSolomon HaumonoSolomon Haumono is a professional boxer and former rugby league player of Tongan descent. He attended Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham and represented them in the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Australian Schoolboys team 1993.-League career:In rugby league, his preferred...
, Australian and Tongan player, uncle of Andrew and David.
Finch family
- Robert Finch, St George player, and current Director of NRL referees
- Brett FinchBrett FinchBrett Finch is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the Super League...
, Canberra Raiders, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm player; son of Robert
Fisher family
- Darryl Fisher, son of Kevin, former Western Suburbs player
- Kevin FisherKevin Fisher (rugby league)Kevin Lawrence Fisher is a New Zealand former rugby league player, coach and manager who represented his country in the 1977 World Cup.-Playing career:A Huntly South player in the Waikato Rugby League, Fisher was also a Waikato representative....
, New Zealand international
Fitzgibbon family
- Allan FitzgibbonAllan FitzgibbonAllan Fitzgibbon is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He played for the Balmain Tigers between 1968 and 1970, and appeared in the 1969 Grand Final where the Tigers won in an upset against the South Sydney Rabbitohs...
, Balmain NSWRFL player and Illawarra Steelers coach; father of Craig - Craig FitzgibbonCraig FitzgibbonCraig "Fitzy" Fitzgibbon is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for Hull in the European Super League and previously the Sydney Roosters of the NRL. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative forward, he is the son of former rugby league player and...
(b. 1977), Australian international and English Super League; son of Allan
Flanagan family
- Terry FlanaganTerry Flanagan (rugby league)Terry Flanagan is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and Lancashire, and at club level for Oldham, playing at , or , i.e...
, Great Britain international and Oldham RFL player; father of Mark - Mark FlanaganMark Flanagan (rugby league)Mark Flanagan Mark Flanagan Mark Flanagan (born December 4, 1987 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, is an English rugby league player for St Helens RLFC in the European Super League. He normally plays at Loose-Forward. He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the European Super League...
(b. 1987), Wests Tigers player and son of Terry
Folau brothers
- Tevita Folau (b. 1985), Sydney Roosters NRL player
- Israel FolauIsrael FolauIsrael Folau is a professional Australian rules footballer currently listed with the Greater Western Sydney Football Club in the Australian Football League . He previously played Rugby league for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League from 2007 to 2008 where he broke the record for most...
(b. 1989), Australian international and Melbourne Storm NRL player
Foran brothers
- Liam ForanLiam ForanLiam Foran is a rugby league player who currently plays for the Manly Sea Eagles. He plays as a half-back or five-eighth...
, NRL player - Kieran ForanKieran ForanKieran Foran is a New Zealand rugby league player who has represented his country. He currently plays for the Manly Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League. He plays as a five-eighth or half-back though he can also play centre...
, Manly-Warringah player, New Zealand International
Fox brothers
- Don FoxDon FoxDon Fox was an English rugby league footballer of the 1950s and '60s for Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity. He is the brother of Peter and Neil Fox, and together they formed one of the legendary rugby league families...
(b. 1935), English international, Featherstone Rovers and Wakefield Trinity RFL player - Neil FoxNeil Fox (rugby league)Neil Fox MBE is an English former rugby league footballer and player-coach of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. A goal-kicking , he is one of the most prominent figures in the history of the sport because he holds the all-time points record, scoring 6,220 points during his career...
(b. 1939), English international, Wakefield Trinity and Hull Kingston Rovers RFL player - Peter Fox, Wakefield Trinity, Featherstone Rovers and Hull Kingston Rovers RFL player, and Great Britain national coach
French brothers
- Brett FrenchBrett FrenchBrett French is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1980s. A Queensland State of Origin representative, he played club football in Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast...
, Queensland representative, Wynnum BRL and North Sydney NSWRL player - Ian FrenchIan FrenchIan French is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1980s. He's the brother of fellow Queensland State of Origin player Brett French. While playing in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1985, French won the Rothmans Medal as player of the season...
, Queensland representative, Wynnum BRL and North Sydney NSWRL player
Furner family
- Don FurnerDon FurnerDon Furner is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. As a player he represented Queensland on nine occasions and also toured with the 1956–57 Kangaroos....
, Sr. (b. 1932), Australian international player and coach, and Canberra Raiders coach; father of David and Don, Jr. - David FurnerDavid FurnerDavid Furner is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the Canberra Raiders of the NRL...
(b. 1971), Australian international player and Canberra Raiders player and coach; son of Don and brother of Don, Jr. - Don Furner, Jr., Canberra Raiders CEO; son of Don, Sr. and brother of David
Gardner brothers
- Ade GardnerAde GardnerAdrian Antonio Gardner is an English professional rugby league footballer for St. Helens of Super League. A Great Britain representative winger, he previously played for Barrow Raiders. He is the older brother of Ex-Salford City Reds winger, Mat Gardner.Gardner went to St Columba's Roman...
(b. 1983), English international and Super League player - Mat GardnerMat GardnerMat Gardner is a rugby league player, who currently plays for Leigh Centurions. He is the younger brother of St Helens winger Ade Gardner...
(b. 1985), Super League player
Gartner family
- Jim Gartner, Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player; brother of Clive and father of Russel
- Clive Gartner, Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player; brother of Jim and uncle of Russel
- Russel GartnerRussel GartnerRussel Gartner is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. An international representative three-quarter, He played for Manly, Balmain and Easts in the NSWRFL premiership.-Biography:...
, Australian representative and Manly-Warringah NSWRL player; son of Jim, nephew of Clive and uncle of Daniel - Daniel GartnerDaniel GartnerDaniel Gartner is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. His position was second row and he played in Australia with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and in England with the Bradford Bulls, winning championships with both clubs...
(b. 1972), Australian representative and Manly-Warringah NRL player; nephew of Russel
Gasnier family
- Reg GasnierReg GasnierReg Gasnier AM is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach, regarded as one of the 20th century's finest players. He played in the centres for the St. George Dragons from 1959 to 1967...
(b. 1939), Australian international and St. George player; uncle of Mark - Mark GasnierMark GasnierMark Gasnier is an Australian former rugby league player, a state and national representative centre three-quarter. He played eleven top-grade seasons with the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL, interrupted by two seasons of rugby union played with the French club Stade Français. He was a...
(b. 1981), Australian international and St. George Illawarra player; nephew of Reg
George family
- Wilf GeorgeWilf GeorgeWilf George is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s who at club level has played for Huddersfield, Halifax, and Batley, playing at , i.e. number 2 or 5.-Challenge Cup final appearances:...
, Halifax RLFC player and father of Marcus and Luke - Marcus GeorgeMarcus GeorgeMarcus George is an English rugby league footballer for Halifax. He is the son of former Halifax player Wilf George. Marcus began his career on Halifax's scholarship programme but turned professional with Huddersfield Giants...
(b. 1986), Halifax RLFC, Huddersfield Giants and Bradford Bulls player; son of Wilf and brother of Luke - Luke GeorgeLuke GeorgeLuke George is an English professional rugby league player for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats of Super League.Luke George's usual position is centre and he can play on the wing.Luke is the son of former Halifax favourite Wilf George....
(b. 1987), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player; son of Wilf and brother of Marcus
Geyer brothers
- Mark GeyerMark GeyerMark Geyer , is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and '90s. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative second-rower, he is currently a rugby league media identity...
(b. 1967), Australian international, New South Wales State of Origin and WA Reds player - Matt GeyerMatt GeyerMatt Geyer is an Australian rugby league footballer for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup. A New South Wales State of Origin representative winger, he played his club football primarily with the Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League competition, winning premierships with them in 1999...
(b. 1975), New South Wales State of Origin and WA Reds player
Gidley brothers
- Matt Gidley (b. 1977), Australian international and Newcastle Knights NRL player
- Kurt GidleyKurt GidleyKurt Gidley is a professional Australian rugby league player and captain of the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative fullback he has played his entire NRL career to date with the Knights. He is the younger brother of Matthew...
(b. 1982), Australian international and Newcastle Knights NRL player
Gilbert family
- Herb GilbertHerb GilbertHerbert R. Gilbert was an Australian rugby league and rugby union player – a dual-code international. He represented the Wallabies in 3 Tests in 1910 and the Kangaroos in 7 Tests from 1911 to 1920, his last two as Captain. The captain-coach of the St...
, Sr. (1888–1972), Australian international and St. George NSWRFL player; father of Herb, Jr. and Jack - Herb Gilbert, Jr., Balmain and St. George NSWRFL player; son of Herb, Sr. and brother of Jack
- Jack Gilbert, St. George NSWRFL player; son of Herb, Sr. and brother of Herb, Jr.
Giteau family
- Ron GiteauRon GiteauRon Giteau is an Australian former professional rugby league player. A prolific point-scoring centre, he was captain of the Canberra Raiders team in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership...
(1955– ), Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs and Canberra player, father of: - Kristy Giteau (1981–), dual-code Australia women's international.
- Kristy's younger brother Matt GiteauMatt GiteauMatthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky...
(1982– ) earned 92 caps with the Australia national rugby union teamAustralia national rugby union teamThe Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in rugby union. The national team is nicknamed the Wallabies and competes annually with New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series, in which they also contest the Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand and the...
.
- Kristy's younger brother Matt Giteau
Gleeson family
- Martin GleesonMartin GleesonMartin Gleeson is an English professional rugby league footballer, who plays for Hull in the Super League. A Great Britain and England international representative , and /, he previously played for Wigan Warriors, Huddersfield Giants, St. Helens and Warrington...
(b. 1980), English international and Warrington Wolves player; brother of Mark and cousin of Sean - Mark GleesonMark GleesonMark Gleeson is a rugby league player from Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. He is currently contracted to Halifax until the end of the NL1 2008 season...
(b. 1982) Warrington Wolves player; brother of Martin and cousin of Sean - Sean Gleeson (b. 1987) Ireland international and Super League player; cousin of Martin and Mark
Goodwin family
- Ted GoodwinTed GoodwinTed Goodwin is an Australian former professional rugby league player in the NSWRL competition. Goodwin played for the St. George Dragons, Newtown Jets and Western Suburbs Magpies as well as representing for Country and New South Wales and Australia....
(b. 1953), Australian representative and NSWRFL player; father of Luke, Bronx and Bryson - Luke GoodwinLuke GoodwinLuke Goodwin is a retired professional rugby league player who played in Australia and England and represented Aotearoa Māori in 2000.He is the son of rugby league legend, Edward 'Lord Ted' Goodwin who represented Australia...
, New Zealand Māori representative player; son of Ted and brother of Bronx and Bryson - Bronx GoodwinBronx GoodwinBronx Goodwin is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League. He is the son of former Australian International Ted Goodwin, brother Luke and Bryson and brother-in-law of Eels player Joel Reddy.-Playing career:Originally a...
(b. 1984), New Zealand Māori representative and St George Illawarra Dragons NRL player; son of Ted and brother of Luke and Bryson - Bryson GoodwinBryson GoodwinBryson Goodwin is a New Zealand-Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the National Rugby League. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks...
(b. 1985) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL player; son of Ted and brother of Luke and Bronx
Gordon cousins
- Ashley GordonAshley GordonAshley Gordon was an Indigenous Australian rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League...
, Newcastle Knights NRL player; second cousin of Isaac - Isaac GordonIsaac GordonIsaac Gordon , is an Indigenous Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla Sharks in the NRL competition...
, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks NRL player; second cousin of Ashley
Gorley brothers
- Peter GorleyPeter GorleyPeter Gorley is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, England, and Cumbria, and at club level for Workington Town, and St. Helens, playing at , i.e...
, English international and Workington Town RFL player - Les GorleyLes GorleyLeslie "Les" N. Gorley is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and England, and at club level for Workington Town, and Widnes, playing at , i.e...
, English international and Workington Town RFL player
Gourley family
- Robin GourleyRobin GourleyRobin Gourley is an Irish-Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1960s. After initially playing rugby union in his native Ireland, Gourley took up rugby league after he moved to Australia in his 20s. He played from 1963 to 1966 as a front-row forward for the St. George Dragons, including...
, New South Wales representative and St. George NSWRFL player; father of Scott - Scott GourleyScott GourleyScott Robert Gourley is an Australian former rugby league and rugby union player - An inspirational player who had absolutely dominated, a terrible day for Australian sport when this sportsman retired - a dual code international...
(b. 1968), Australian international, New South Wales representative and St. George NSWRL player; son of Robin
Grey family
- Eric Grey, New Zealand international 1920
- Ian GreyIan Grey (rugby league)Ian Grey was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1954 World Cup.-Playing career:Grey was a first class tennis player in his youth....
, New Zealand international 1954-6; son of Eric
Griffin brothers
- Darrell GriffinDarrell GriffinDarrell Griffin is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Leeds Rhinos of Super League. An England international representative prop forward, his former clubs include Oxford Cavaliers, London Broncos, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Huddersfield Giants.He is notable as being a top...
(b. 1981), English international and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player - Josh GriffinJosh GriffinJosh Griffin born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is a rugby league player for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.Griffin's position of choice is as a centre....
, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player
Grix brothers
- Scott GrixScott GrixScott Grix is an Irish professional rugby league footballer for the Huddersfield Giants of Super League. The Ireland national team captain, he played throughout the backline previously with Halifax , Doncaster, Limoux, Warrington Wolves, Leigh Centurions, Widnes and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats...
(b. 1984), Ireland international and Halifax and Warrington player - Simon GrixSimon GrixSimon Grix born 28 September 1985 in England is a rugby league player for Warrington Wolves in the European Super League. Simon Grix's position of choice is as a stand-off.-International career:...
(b. 1985), Halifax and Warrington player
Grothe family
- Eric Grothe, Sr.Eric Grothe, Sr.Eric "Guru" Grothe is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 1980s. A New South Wales and Australian representative winger, he played club football for the Parramatta Eels with whom he won four NSWRL premierships...
(b. 1960), Australian international and Parramatta Eels player; father of Eric, Jr. - Eric Grothe, Jr.Eric Grothe, Jr.Eric Raymond Grothe is an Australian retired professional rugby league footballer of the 2000s. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative three-quarter for the Parramatta Eels of the National Rugby League...
(b. 1980), Australian international and Parramatta Eels player; son of Eric, Sr.
Hagan brothers
- Bob Hagan (b. 1940), Australian international, Queensland representative and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player
- Michael HaganMichael HaganMichael Hagan is an Australian rugby league football coach and former player. He currently works as assistant coach under Mal Meninga for the record-breaking Queensland rugby league team...
(b. 1964), Queensland representative and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player
Hambly Family
- Brian HamblyBrian HamblyBrian Clinton Hambly was an Australian rugby league player, a representative forward for the Australia national team between 1959 and 1965. His club career was played with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Parramatta Eels...
(1938–2008), Australian international, New South Wales representative, Wagga Wagga and South Sydney NSWRFL player; cousin of Gary - Gary HamblyGary HamblyGary Hambly is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the New South Wales Rugby League competition...
(b. 1956), New South Wales representative, Wagga Wagga and South Sydney NSWRFL player; cousin of Brian
Hardgrave family
- Arthur Hardgrave, New Zealand international 1912-4
- Roy Hardgrave, New Zealand international 1928; son of Arthur
Hardy Family
- Nelson 'Bill' HardyNelson HardyNelson 'Bill' Hardy was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1920s and 30s.Hardy was playing first grade in the NSWRFL premiership for his side, the Eastern Suburbs club, at just 18 years of age. An accomplished centre or fullback Hardy played 87 matches for Easts in the years 1925-30...
(1906–1993), Australian international and Eastern Suburbs Roosters player; father of kevin and Don and grandfather of Steve - Kevin Hardy, Eastern Suburbs Roosters player; son of Nelson, brother of Don and (uncle or father) of Steve
- Don HardyDon HardyDonald 'Don' Wrightson Hardy was an English cricketer. Hardy was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born in East Boldon, County Durham and educated at Worksop College....
, Eastern Suburbs Roosters player; son of Nelson, brother of Kevin and (uncle or father) of Steve - Steve Hardy, Eastern Suburbs Roosters player; grandson of Nelson
Harrison brothers
- Bill Harrison, New Zealand international
- Rata Harrison, New Zealand international
Hauraki Family
- Iwi HaurakiIwi HaurakiIwi Hauraki is a New Zealand rugby union player and former rugby league player who currently plays for the Northland Taniwha in the ITM Cup.-Playing career:...
, Greek international, Sydney Roosters player; cousin of Weller - Weller HaurakiWeller HaurakiWeller Hauraki is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. He is a New Zealand Māori representative. Hauraki is a Second Rower...
, Parramatta Eels player; cousin of Iwi
Hayward brothers
- Harold HaywardHarold HaywardHarold "Circus" Owen Hayward was a New Zealand rugby football player who represented New Zealand in both rugby union and rugby league. His brother, Morgan, also represented New Zealand in rugby league.-Rugby union career:...
, New Zealand international - Morgan Hayward, New Zealand international
Heidke family
- Bill HeidkeBill HeidkeWilhelm Gustaf 'Bill' Heidke was a pioneer Australian rugby league player. He was a backline player for the Australian national team. He played in 4 Tests between 1908 and 1910 as captain on 1 occasion.-Rugby union career:...
, Australian international captain and Queensland representative player; brother of Harold and father of Les - Harold Heidke, Australian international and Queensland representative player; brother of Bill and uncle of Les
- Les "Monty" HeidkeLes HeidkeLes Heidke was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1930s and 40s. An Australian international and Queensland interstate representative forward, he played club football in Queensland with Ipswich's Tivoli, West End and Rialto clubs, as well as for Wide Bay...
, Australian international player; son of Bill and nephew of Harold
Henderson brothers
- Andrew HendersonAndrew Henderson (rugby league)Andrew Henderson is an English Professional rugby league footballer for Sheffield Eagles. A Scotland international representative hooker, he previously played for Gateshead Thunder, Castleford Tigers, Balmain Tigers, Salford and Barrow.Henderson began his professional career in England in 2001...
(b. 1979), Scotland international, NRL and Super League player - Kevin HendersonKevin Henderson (rugby league)Kevin Henderson is a British professional rugby league footballer for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats of Super League. A Scotland international representative forward, Henderson previously played in Australia for the Newcastle Knights and in England for Leigh Centurions...
(b. 1980), Scotland international, NRL and Super League player - Ian Henderson (b. 1983), Scotland international, NRL and Super League player
Henry brothers
- Whare Henry, New Zealand international
- Whetu Henry, New Zealand international
Hindmarsh brothers
- Ian HindmarshIan HindmarshIan Hindmarsh is a retired Australian rugby league player. He played professionally in the National Rugby League for the Parramatta Eels and the Canberra Raiders as well as Catalans Dragons of the European Super League.Hindmarsh started his career with Parramatta before salary cap restrictions...
(b. 1977), Parramatta Eels NRL player - Nathan HindmarshNathan HindmarshNathan William Hindmarsh is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who captains the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League and the Australian Prime Minister's XIII...
(b. 1979) Australian international and Parramatta Eels NRL player
Hoffman family
- Jay HoffmanJay Hoffman (rugby league)Jay Hoffman is an Australian former professional rugby league player for theCanberra Raiders in the New South Wales Rugby League competition. Hoffman primarily played at hooker. He is the father of Melbourne Storm second-rower, Ryan Hoffman.Prior to his move to Canberra, Hoffman played for...
(b. 1958), Queensland representative and Canberra Raiders NSWRL player; father of Ryan - Ryan HoffmanRyan HoffmanRyan Hoffman is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the Super League...
(b. 1984), Australian international and Melbourne Storm NRL player; son of Jay
Hopoate family
- John HopoateJohn HopoateJohn Hopoate is a former professional rugby league footballer and boxer. He played club football for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wests Tigers and Northern Eagles in the National Rugby League competition. Hopoate also gained selection for Tonga, in the Australian national team and in the New...
(b. 1974), Australian international and Manly-Warringah NRL player - Albert HopoateAlbert HopoateAlbert Hopoate is an Australian professional rugby league/union player who is currently contracted to the Penrith Emus in the NSW Shute Shield competition.He is the younger brother of controversial former international player John Hopoate...
(b. 1985), Sydney Roosters NRL player and brother of John - William Hopoate (b. 1992), Manly-Warringah NRL player, son of John and nephew of Albert
Horder brothers
- Clarrie Horder, Queensland representative and South Sydney NSWRFL player
- Harold HorderHarold HorderHarold Norman Horder was an Australian rugby league player a national and state representative player whose club career was with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and North Sydney Bears between 1912 and 1924...
(1894–1978), Australian international, Queensland representative and South Sydney NSWRFL player
Horne brothers
- Richard HorneRichard HorneRichard Horne is an English-born Scotland international rugby league footballer with the European Super League team, Hull. His preferred position is /....
(b. 1982), English international and Hull FC Super League player - Graeme HorneGraeme HorneGraeme Horne is a professional rugby league player with Huddersfield Giants. His preferred position is loose forward....
(b. 1985), Hull FC Super League player
Horo brothers
- Mark HoroMark HoroMark Gregory Horo is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former footballer of the 1980s and 90s. A New Zealand international representative, he played club football in New Zealand for Te Atatu and in Australia for Parramatta and Wests before finishing his career back in Auckland with the Warriors...
, New Zealand international player; brother of Shane and father of Justin - Shane HoroShane HoroShane Horo is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1988 World Cup. His brother, Mark, was also a New Zealand international and his nephew, Justin, currently plays in the NRL.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international player; brother of Mark and uncle of Justin - Justin HoroJustin HoroJustin Horo is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Parramatta Eels of the National Rugby League. He plays in the second-row.-Playing career:...
, Parramatta Eels NRL player; son of Mark and nephew of Shane
Huddart family
- Dick HuddartDick HuddartDick Huddart is an English-Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. He played in the for Whitehaven and St. Helens in England, and for the St. George Dragons in Australia...
(b. 1936), Great Britain and England international representative and RFL and NSWRFL player; father of Milton - Milton HuddartMilton HuddartMilton Huddart is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s who at representative level has played for England, and at club level for Whitehaven, playing at /, i.e...
, England international and RFL player; son of Dick
Hughes family
- Graeme HughesGraeme HughesGraeme Christopher Hughes is an Australian sportsman turned broadcaster, born in Stanmore, Sydney. He is the last man to have played both rugby league and cricket for New South Wales....
(b. 1955), New South Wales representative and Canterbury Bulldogs player; brother of Mark and Garry - Mark Hughes, Canterbury Bulldogs player; brother of Graeme and Garry
- Garry Hughes, Canterbury Bulldogs player and administrator; brother of Graeme and Mark and father of Glen, Steven and Corey
- Glen HughesGlen HughesGlen Hughes is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Bulldogs as a five-eighth and lock, winning the 1995 ARL Premiership with them. Glen is the son of former Bulldog Garry Hughes and the brother of Steven Hughes and Corey Hughes who...
(b. 1973), Canterbury Bulldogs player; son of Garry and brother of Steven and Corey - Steven Hughes (b. 1974), Canterbury Bulldogs player; son of Garry and brother of Glen and Corey
- Corey HughesCorey HughesCorey Hughes is an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla Sharks club in the National Rugby League competition. He previously played eleven seasons for the Bulldogs...
(b. 1978), Canterbury Bulldogs player; son of Garry and brother of Glen and Steven
Humphreys family
- Kevin Humphreys, NSWRFL player and later chairman; father of Stephen
- Stephen Humphreys, CEO of the Wests Tigers; son of Kevin
Inglis and cousins
- Greg InglisGreg InglisGreg Inglis is an Australian professional rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative outside back, Inglis joined the Rabbitohs in 2011 after much controversy.Inglis is a versatile back, having played in several...
, Australian international, Queensland representative and Melbourne Storm player; cousin of Albert - Albert KellyAlbert KellyAlbert Kelly is an Australian rugby league player for the Cronulla Sharks in the NRL competition. He was educated at Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown. He plays as a . His cousin is Greg Inglis of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He previously played for the Parramatta Eels in the lower...
, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player; cousin of Greg - Beau ChampionBeau ChampionBeau Champion is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League. His preferred playing position is at...
, South Sydney RabbitohsSouth Sydney RabbitohsThe South Sydney Rabbitohs are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in Redfern, a suburb of South-central Sydney, New South Wales. They participate in the National Rugby League premiership and are one of nine existing teams from the state capital...
and Melbourne StormMelbourne StormThe Melbourne Storm are an Australian professional rugby league club based in the city of Melbourne. They are the first fully professional rugby league team based in the Australian rules football-dominated state of Victoria....
player; second cousin of Greg - Preston CampbellPreston CampbellPreston Campbell, is an Indigenous Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League...
, Gold Coast TitansGold Coast TitansGold Coast Titans are an Australian professional rugby league football club, based in the Gold Coast, Queensland. The club competes in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership. It is the newest of the sixteen clubs in the league, having commenced its...
player; cousin of Greg
Iro brothers
- Tony IroTony IroTony Roy Iro is the Assistant Coach of the New Zealand Warriors, selector and Assistant Coach of the New Zealand national rugby league team and a former rugby league player...
(b. 1967), New Zealand international player - Kevin IroKevin IroKevin Leslie Iro is a former professional rugby league international footballer who has representated both New Zealand and the Cook Islands. In his domestic career, his achievements include playing in the Challenge Cup final for Leeds, Wigan and St. Helens.Iro is the younger brother of New Zealand...
(b. 1968), New Zealand international player
Isemonger family
- Sam IsemongerSam IsemongerSam Isemonger is an Australian former rugby league footballer for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the Australian National Rugby League competition. He has also previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks...
, Cronulla Sharks and St. George Illawarra Dragons player; son of David - David Isemonger, Cronulla Sharks player; father of Sam
Ives brothers
- Clarrie IvesClarrie IvesClarrie Ives was an Australian rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. He also played for New South Wales and Australia. His position of choice was at prop-forward and his younger brother Bill Ives was also a rugby league player...
, Australian international, New South Wales representative and NSWRFL player - Bill IvesBill IvesBill Ives was an Australian rugby league footballer. He played for the Glebe, Eastern Suburbs and the St. George Dragons clubs in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership in Australia His usual position was at prop-forward.Brother of Australian test player Clarrie Ives.-Point scoring...
, New South Wales representative and NSWRFL player
Izzard brothers
- Brad IzzardBrad IzzardBrad Izzard was an Australian rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia as well as playing four games for the New South Wales State of Origin side...
(b. 1965), New South Wales State of Origin and Penrith Panthers NSWRL player - Craig IzzardCraig IzzardCraig Izzard was an Australian rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels, Balmain Tigers and the Illawarra Steelers in the New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia, his position of choice was at second row...
, Penrith Panthers and Illawarra Steelers NSWRL player - Grant IzzardGrant IzzardGrant Izzard is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s. He played for the Penrith Panthers and the Illawarra Steelers of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership...
, Penrith Panthers and Illawarra Steelers NSWRL player
Johns brothers
- Matthew JohnsMatthew JohnsMatthew Johns is an Australian rugby league football commentator and former professional player...
(b.1971), Australian international and Newcastle Knights player - Andrew JohnsAndrew JohnsAndrew Gary "Joey" Johns is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s who is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time. He was heralded as the world's best halfback for a number of years...
(b.1974), Australian international and Newcastle Knights player
Jordan family
- Len Jordan, New Zealand international 1946-9
- Chris JordanChris Jordan (rugby league)Chris Jordan is a New Zealandan rugby league player who represented his country in the 1977 World Cup. His father, Len, was a New Zealand international between 1946 and 1949.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international 1977-8; son of Len
Junee family
- Kevin JuneeKevin JuneeKevin Junee is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1960s and 70s. An Australian international and New South Wales interstate representative back, he played club football in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Eastern Suburbs and Manly-Warringah clubs...
, Australian international and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player; father of Darren - Darren JuneeDarren JuneeDarren Junee is an Australian former rugby league footballer in the Australian Rugby League / National Rugby League.Junee, a fullback - occasional wing/centre, played for the Sydney Roosters in the years 1995-98. He is the son of Roosters international Kevin Junee.Darren currently teaches at St....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRL player and son of Kevin
Karalius brothers
- Terence Karalius, Liverpool City RFL player
- Vince KaraliusVince KaraliusVincent Peter Patrick Karalius was an English professional Rugby League World Cup winning and coach who forged a fearsome reputation both as a strong runner of the ball, and as a devastating tackler.-Club career:...
(b. 1932), English international and St Helens and Widnes RFL player - Denis Karalius, St Helens RFL player
- Tony KaraliusTony KaraliusAnthony "Tony" Karalius is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes, St. Helens, Wigan, and Fulham RLFC, playing at , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums. Tony...
, St Helens and Widnes RFL player
Kelly brothers
- Andy KellyAndy Kelly (rugby league)Andy Kelly is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and '90s who at club level has played for Wakefield Trinity , Hull Kingston Rovers and Illawarra Steelers, playing at , i.e. number 11 or 12....
, Wakefield Trinity player and coach, and Dewsbury and Featherstone coach - Neil Kelly (b. 1962), Wakefield Trinity, Dewsbury Rams, Hunslet and Featherstone Rovers player
- Richard KellyRichard Kelly (rugby league)Richard Kelly is a former professional Rugby League playerRichard Kelly played for Wakefield Trinity from 1982-1992 & Dewsbury Rams in 1993. & 1994.Richard played stand off No 6, centre No 4 and full back No 1...
, Wakefield Trinity and Dewsbury Rams player
Kimmorley brothers
- Craig KimmorleyCraig KimmorleyCraig Kimmorley was a rugby league footballer of the '90s. He played for the Newcastle Knights in 1995, the Adelaide Rams in 1998 and finally the Sydney City Roosters in 1999. He is the older brother of current Canterbury Bulldogs and former NSW and Australian halfback Brett Kimmorley.-External...
, NRL player - Brett KimmorleyBrett KimmorleyBrett "Noddy" Kimmorley was an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs of the NRL. He has previously played for five other clubs and has also represented his country and state on several occasions...
(b. 1976), Australian international representative and NRL player
King family
- John King, Penrith NSWRFL player; father of Cameron
- Cameron King, St. George Illawarra Dragons NRL player; son of John
Kouparitsas brothers
- Kosta Kouparitsas, Greek international and Sydney Roosters player
- Nick KouparitsasNick KouparitsasNick Kouparitsas is an Greek/Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League...
, Greek international and Sydney Roosters player
Laing brothers
- Bert LaingBert LaingHenry Bircher "Bert" Laing is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Australasia. His brother, Albert, was also a New Zealand international.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international - Albert Laing, New Zealand international
Lang family
- John LangJohn Lang (rugby league)John Lang is an Australian former rugby league football coach and player. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative hooker, he played his club football in Brisbane with the Eastern Suburbs Tigers and in Sydney with the Eastern Suburbs Roosters...
(b. 1950), Australian international and Queensland representative player, Cronulla and Penrith coach; father of Martin - Martin Lang (b. 1975), Queensland representative player; played his whole club career under the coaching of his father, John
Laurie brothers
- Robert "Rocky" LaurieRobert Laurie (rugby league)Robert "Rocky" Laurie is an Australian former rugby league footballer. He played for the Eastern Suburbs Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRL player - Mark LaurieMark Laurie (rugby league)Mark Laurie is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s. A New South Wales Country representative centre who later moved to the forwards, he played his club football in the NSWRL Premiership for the Parramatta Eels during their golden period of the 1980s...
, Parramatta NSWRL player
Law brothers
- Graham LawGraham LawGraham Law is a professional rugby league footballer who at club level has played for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, playing at , /, , /, i.e. number 3 or 4, 6, 11 or 12, or 13.-Genealogical Information:...
, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player - Neil LawNeil LawNeil Law is a rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who at club level has played rugby union for Northampton Saints, and at club level has played rugby league for Sheffield Eagles, and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, playing at , or , i.e...
, Northampton Saints (RU), Sheffield Eagles, and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats player
Lazarus family
- Glenn LazarusGlenn LazarusGlenn Patrick Lazarus is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s who has been named amongst the nation's finest of the 20th century. He primarily played at prop forward, representing Australia internationally and New South Wales in State of Origin...
(b. 1965), Australian international, New South Wales representative and NRL player; uncle of Blake - Blake LazarusBlake LazarusBlake Lazarus is an Australian rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the NRL competition.-Playing career:Lazarus played junior football with Eagle Vale St Andrews, Ingleburn RSL and East-Valley United...
(b. 1988), NRL player; nephew of Glenn
Lester brothers
- Aaron LesterAaron LesterAaron Lester is a New Zealand former rugby league player. His position of preference was at Hooker.His brother, Stuart, played for Wigan.-New Zealand:A Junior Kiwi in 1992, Lester went on to play for the New Zealand Residents in 1994...
, Auckland Warriors and Whitehaven player - Stuart LesterStuart LesterStuart Lester is a New Zealand former rugby league player who played professionally for Wigan.His brother, Aaron, played professionally for the Auckland Warriors and Whitehaven.-Playing career:...
, Wigan Warriors player
Leuluai family
The Leuluais' (James and Thomas) total of 58 Tests to date is thought to be a world record for a father and son combination.- James LeuluaiJames LeuluaiA'au James Leuluai is a New Zealand former international rugby league player. His favoured position was centre. He is the father of Wigan Warriors and New Zealand international Thomas Leuluai. He is also the uncle of Leeds Rhinos prop Kylie Leuluai....
, New Zealand international player, brother of Phillip, father of Thomas and uncle of Kylie - Phillip LeuluaiPhillip LeuluaiPhillip Leuluai is a New Zealand rugby league player of Samoan heritage and descent who currently plays for the Salford City Reds in the Super League competition...
(b. 1977), New Zealand/Samoa international player, brother of James, uncle of Thomas and Kylie - Kylie LeuluaiKylie LeuluaiKylie Leuluai is a professional rugby league footballer currently contracted to the Leeds Rhinos of Super League...
(b. 1978), New Zealand/Samoa international player, nephew of James and Phillip and cousin of Thomas - Thomas LeuluaiThomas LeuluaiThomas Leuluai is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League. His position is at half-back...
(b. 1985), New Zealand international player, son of James, nephew of Phillip and cousin of Kylie - Macgraff LeuluaiMacgraff LeuluaiMacgraff Leuluai is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays for the Widnes Vikings. His father, James, and his brother, Thomas, both have represented New Zealand and he is part of a wider Leuluai family that includes Phillip and Kylie....
Newcastle/Leigh/Widnes Vikings player, brother of Thomas
Lindwall brothers
- Ray LindwallRay LindwallRaymond Russell Lindwall MBE was a cricketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St...
(1921–1996), St. George NSWRFL player - Jack LindwallJack LindwallJack Lindwall was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1930s and 40s. He is also the older brother of Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inaugural inductee and fellow rugby league player, Ray Lindwall....
, St. George NSWRFL player
Lomax brothers
- John LomaxJohn Lomax (rugby league)John Junior Lomax is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country. He is the brother of another international, David Lomax.-Early years:...
, New Zealand international - David LomaxDavid LomaxDavid Walter Lomax is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player who represented his country. He is the brother of another international, John Lomax.-Early years:...
, New Zealand international
Lumsden brothers
- Eddie LumsdenEddie LumsdenEddie Lumsden is an Australian former rugby league player. He was a winger with the St. George Dragons during their eleven-year premiership winning run from 1956 to 1966, playing in nine grand finals....
, Australian international representative and St George NSWRFL player - Jack Lumsden, Australian international representative and Manly-Warringah NSWRFL player
MacDougall brothers
- Adam MacDougallAdam MacDougallAdam "Mad Dog" MacDougall is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative centre, he has spent the majority of his career at the Newcastle Knights, with whom he won the 1997 and 2001...
(b. 1975), Australian international and Newcastle Knights and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL player - Ben MacDougallBen MacDougallBen MacDougall is an Australian professional rugby league player and former Rugby Union international. He primarily plays in the centres....
(b. 1977), Newcastle Knights NRL player - Luke MacDougallLuke MacDougallLuke MacDougall is an Australian professional rugby league footballer in the National Rugby League competition, currently playing for the Canterbury Bulldogs. He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, South Sydney Rabbitohs, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights and...
(b. 1982), Newcastle Knights and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL player
Maddison bothers
- Ken MaddisonKen MaddisonKen Maddison is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1960s and 70s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the St. George Dragons and later the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks . He was also a state and national representative, playing four Tests for...
(b. 1946), Australian international and St. George NSWRFL player - Keith Maddison, St. George NSWRFL player
Malone/Renouf family
- Steve RenoufSteve RenoufStephen Renouf is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. Of Aboriginal and European descent, he was known as one of the sport's greatest centres. Renouf set numerous records for the Brisbane Broncos club and is considered one of the greatest...
, Australian international; uncle of Donald - Donald MaloneDonald MaloneDonald Malone is an Australian Rugby League Player for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.He made his NRL debut in Round 22, 2009.Malone, a former Ipswich Jet, predominantly plays on the wing....
, North Queensland Cowboys NRL player; nephew of Steve
Mannah brothers
- Jon MannahJon MannahJon Mannah is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays with the Parramatta Eels of the NRL. His position is at prop. He is the brother of Tim Mannah, who plays his rugby for the Parramatta Eels. Like his brother Tim, he also attended Christian Community High School...
(b. 1989) Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks NRL player - Tim MannahTim MannahTim Mannah is a professional rugby league footballer of Lebanese-Australian heritage currently playing for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League .-Early life:...
(b. 1988) Parramatta Eels NRL player
Mann family
- Don MannDon MannDon Mann is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1972 World Cup.-Playing career:Mann played in the Auckland Rugby League competition for both Glenora and Ponsonby United...
, New Zealand international player; father of Duane and Don Jr - Duane MannDuane MannDuane Darrin Mann is a rugby league coach and former professional footballer who represented and captained both the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga. He currently coaches the Bay Roskill Vikings in the Auckland Rugby League competition.-Personal life:...
(b. 1965), New Zealand & Tongan international player; son of Don - Esau MannEsau MannEsau Mann is a Tongan former rugby league player who represented his country at the 2000 World Cup. He is a cousin of fellow internationals Duane and George Mann.-Playing career:...
, Tonga international player - Don Mann, Jr. New Zealand Warriors football manager; son of Don
- George MannGeorge Mann (rugby league)George William Mann is a former rugby league footballer 1980s and 90s who represented both New Zealand and Tonga. He is the cousin of fellow international Duane Mann.-Playing career:A Mangere East junior, Mann played for Auckland, Newcastle, St...
, New Zealand & Tongan international; cousin of Duane
March twins
- David MarchDavid MarchDavid March is a professional rugby league footballer who at club level has played for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, York City Knights, and Hunslet Hawks, playing at Hooker....
(b. 1979), Wakefield Trinity and York City Knights player - Paul MarchPaul MarchPaul March is a professional rugby league player and coach of Hunslet Hawks. He plays at scrum half, stand off or often at hooker. Paul is also the coach of Thornhill Trojans ARLFC...
(b. 1979), Wakefield Trinity and York City Knights player
Mason brothers
- Rodney Mason, Newcastle Knights player
- Willie MasonWillie MasonWilliam Marshall "Willie" Mason is an Australian professional rugby union footballer for Toulon in the Top 14 competition, having previously being a rugby league footballer for Hull KR in the European Super League.Mason signed a 3-year contract with Hull KR in September 2010, pending a successful...
, Australian and Tongan international and New South Wales representative player; Sydney Roosters player
Mata'utia & Iosefa family
- Peter Mata'utia, Newcastle Knights player and Samoan international; brother of Chanel, Pat and Sione, cousin of Masada
- Chanel Mata'utia, Newcastle Knights player; brother of Peter, Pat and Sione, cousin of Masada
- Pat Mata'utia, Newcastle Knights player; brother of Peter, Chanel and Sione, cousin of Masada
- Sione Mata'utia, Newcastle Knights player; brother of Peter, Chanel and Pat, cousin of Masada
- Masada IosefaMasada IosefaMasada Iosefa born 26 January 1988 in Samoa is a rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. His primary playing position is at hooker.He is the cousin of rising Newcastle Knights star, Peter Mata'utia.-Representative career:...
, Penrith Panthers player; cousin of Peter, Chanel, Pat and Sione
McCabe brothers
- Paul McCabePaul McCabePaul McCabe is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. He played for several clubs as well as representing Queensland in the State of Origin. McCabe was also a member of the 1982 "Invincibles" Kangaroos side, playing in the third Test against Great Britain...
(b. 1959), Australian international and Queensland representative player - John McCabe, Queensland representative player
McCarthy family
- Bob McCarthyBob McCarthyBob McCarthy MBE is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, New South Wales and for the Australian national side...
, Australian international and South Sydney NSWRFL player - Darren McCarthy, Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player
McClennan family
- Mike McClennanMike McClennanMichael James "Mike" McClennan is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer and coach who represented his country. He is the father of Brian McClennan.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand-born St. Helens RFL coach; father of Brian - Brian McClennanBrian McClennanBrian "Bluey" McClennan is the head coach for the New Zealand Warriors of the National Rugby League . He was previously the head coach of the New Zealand national team and then England's Leeds Rhinos club...
, New Zealand-born Leeds Super League coach; son of Mike
McCracken family
- Ken McCracken, New Zealand international player and father of Jarrod
- Jarrod McCrackenJarrod McCrackenJarrod McCracken is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1990s. He is a former captain of the New Zealand national rugby league team and is the son of New Zealand rugby league international, Ken McCracken...
(b. 1970), New Zealand international player and son of Ken
McCaffery family
- Ken McCafferyKen McCafferyKen McCaffery is an Australian former rugby league footballer, commentator and administrator. He started playing first grade rugby league with Sydney's Easts club in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership in 1948. After three seasons with them he was persuaded to move to Toowoomba by...
, Australian international and North Sydney NSWRL player; father of Paul - Paul McCaffery, North Sydney NSWRL player; son of Ken
- David McCaffery, North Sydney NSWRL player; son of Ken
- Michael McCaffery, North Sydney NSWRL player; son of Ken
McGregor family
- Dick McGregor, All Black international
- Dougie McGregorDougie McGregorAlwin John "Dougie" McGregor was a dual-code rugby footballer who represented New Zealand in both rugby union and rugby league.-Rugby union career:...
, All Black and Kiwis international - Ron McGregor, Kiwis international, NZRL Chairman and President and IRLB Secretary
McGuinness brothers
- Ken McGuinnessKen McGuinnessKen McGuinness is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played club football for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys...
(b. 1975), Wests Tigers NRL player - Kevin McGuinnessKevin McGuinnessKevin McGuinness is an Indigenous Australian retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played for Salford City Reds in the UK Super League, the Western Suburbs Magpies, Wests Tigers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the Australian National Rugby League competition...
(b. 1976), Wests Tigers NRL player
1st McKinnon family
- Harry McKinnon, North Sydney NSWRFL player, coach and administrator; brother of Don, Sr. and father of Doug and Max and Don, Jr
- Don McKinnon, Sr., North Sydney NSWRFL player; brother of Harry and uncle of Doug, Max and Don, Jr.
- Doug McKinnon, North Sydney NSWRFL player; son of Harry, nephew of Don, Sr. and brother of Max and Don Jr
- Max McKinnon, North Sydney NSWRFL player; son of Harry nephew of Don, Sr. and brother of Doug and Don, Jr.
- Don McKinnonDon McKinnon (rugby league)Don McKinnon is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. He played for the North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership as well as the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, and represented New South Wales and Australia...
(b. 1955), Australian international and North Sydney NSRWFL player; Son of Harry, nephew of Don, Sr. and brother of Doug and Max
2nd McKinnon family
- Ross McKinnonRoss McKinnonRoss McKinnon was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He played for the University, Eastern Suburbs, New South Wales and for the Australian national side....
, Australian international and NSWRFL player; grandfather of Wade - Wade McKinnonWade McKinnonWade McKinnon is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League. His position of preference is at fullback.-Early years:...
(b. 1981), NRL player and grandson of Ross
Mellars family
- Peter MellarsPeter MellarsPeter Mellars is a New Zealand former rugby league player and administrator who represented his country. His son, Vince, is a professional rugby league player.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international and father of Vince - Vince MellarsVince MellarsVincent Mellars is a New Zealand Rugby League player who currently plays for the Crusaders in the European Super League. He has previously played in the National Rugby League and Air New Zealand Cup. His position is in the Centres...
, NRL and Super League professional, son of Peter
Messenger brothers
- Dally MessengerDally MessengerHerbert Henry "Dally" Messenger was an Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer, recognised as one of the greatest ever players in either code. Messenger, or 'The Master' as he was dubbed, represented his country in both rugby football codes, playing two rugby union tests and seven...
(1889–1959), Australian international and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player - Wally MessengerWally MessengerWally Messenger was an Australian international rugby league footballer of the 1910s. He was a state and national representative whose club career was with played with Eastern Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership...
(1891–1961), Australian international and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player
Mills family
- 'Big Jim' Mills, Great Britain and Wales international, and Widnes RFL player; father of David
- David Mills, Wales international and Widnes Super League player; son of Jim
Mincham family
- Ted Mincham, New Zealand international 1935-6
- Bob Mincham, New Zealand international 1966-8; son of Ted
Minichiello brothers
- Anthony MinichielloAnthony MinichielloAnthony Minichiello is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who, to date, has played his entire career for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League. He plays at fullback and on the Wing. Minichiello has represented New South Wales and Australia...
(b. 1980), Australian international and Sydney Roosters NRL player - Mark MinichielloMark MinichielloMarkus Antonio "Mark" Minichiello is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League . He previously played for the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs...
(b. 1982), Sydney Roosters NRL player
Mitchell brothers
- Alf Mitchell, New Zealand international
- George Mitchell, New Zealand international
Monaghan brothers
- Michael MonaghanMichael MonaghanMichael Monaghan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Warrington Wolves in the European Super League.He played with the Canberra Raiders from 2001 to 2003....
(b. 1980), Canberra Raiders NRL player - Joel MonaghanJoel MonaghanJoel Monaghan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Warrington Wolves in Super League. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative three-quarter, he played for the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters...
(b. 1982), Australian international and Canberra Raiders NRL player
Moore family
- Peter "Bullfrog" Moore (1932–2001), Bulldogs RLFC administrator; father of Kevin
- Kevin MooreKevin Moore (rugby league)Kevin Moore is an Australian rugby league football coach and former player.-Playing Career:As a player he played as a scrum-half. He played for the Halifax RLFC team in the Super League...
(b. 1965) Bulldogs RLFC player and coach; son of Peter
Morris family
- Steve MorrisSteve MorrisSteve Morris is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. A state and national representative, his club career was played with the St. George Dragons and the Eastern Suburbs Roosters....
(b. 1957) Australian international and St. George NSWRFL player; father of Brett and Josh. - Brett MorrisBrett MorrisBrett Morris is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugby League. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative winger, he is the son of St...
(b. 1986) St. George Illawarra NRL player; son of Steve and brother of Josh. - Josh MorrisJosh MorrisJosh Morris is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League competition. A New South Wales State of Origin representative backline player, Josh is the twin brother of Brett Morris who plays first grade for his previous club...
(b. 1986) Canterbury-Bankstown NRL player and son of Steve and brother of Brett.
Mortimer family
- Mortimer brothersMortimer brothersThe Mortimer brothers are Rugby league footballers from Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia: Chris Mortimer, Peter Mortimer and Steve Mortimer...
- Steve MortimerSteve MortimerSteve Mortimer OAM, , nicknamed Turvey after Turvey Park in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, where he hailed from, is an Australian former rugby league halfback. Mortimer played a Canterbury-Bankstown club record 272 first grade games between 1976–88. Mortimer's two younger brothers Peter and Chris...
(b. 1956), Australian international, New South Wales representative and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player; brother of Peter, Chris and Glen, and ungle of Daniel - Peter MortimerPeter Mortimer (rugby league)Peter Mortimer is a former Australian professional rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs and New South Wales....
(b. 1957), New South Wales representative and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player; brother of Steve, Chris and Glen, and father of Daniel - Chris MortimerChris MortimerChris Mortimer is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs, Penrith Panthers, New South Wales and for the Australian national side....
(b. 1958), Australian international, New South Wales representative and Canterbury-Bankstown NSWRL player; brother of Steve, Peter and Glen, and uncle of Daniel - Glen Mortimer, Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRL player; brother of Steve, Peter and Chris, and uncle of Daniel
- Steve Mortimer
- Daniel MortimerDaniel MortimerDaniel Mortimer is an Australian professional rugby league player. He currently plays for Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League and previously played for the Parramatta Eels. He is the son of former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Australian Rugby League player Peter Mortimer...
(b. 1989), Parramatta Eels NRL player; son of Peter, nephew of Steve, Chris and Glen.
Mountford brothers
- Cecil MountfordCecil MountfordCecil "Ces" Mountford MBE was a New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach.Mountford was one of ten siblings, he and four of his brothers played rugby league for the South Island whilst Bill Mountford and Ken Mountford played for New Zealand...
(1919–2009), International representative and Wigan RFL player - Bill Mountford, New Zealand representative player
- Ken Mountford, New Zealand representative player
Mueller brothers
- Blake MuellerBlake MuellerBlake Mueller is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He plays half back.His brother Brock played for the Newcastle Knights between 1998 and 1999.-References:...
- Newcastle NRL player - Brock MuellerBrock MuellerBrock Mueller is a former professional rugby league footballer. He played for the Newcastle Knights from 1998 to 1999...
- Newcastle NRL player
Mullen family
- Jarrod MullenJarrod MullenJarrod Stephen Mullen is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League . A New South Wales State of Origin representative half, he has played his entire career to date with the Knights.Born in Singleton in Northern...
, New South Wales representative and Newcastle Knights player; son of Steve - Steve Mullen, Canterbury and Western Suburbs player; father of Jarrod
Mullins family
- Bill MullinsBill MullinsWilliam "Bill" Mullins was a rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership, the major rugby league competition in Australia at the time....
, New South Wales representative and Eastern Suburbs Roosters NSWRFL player; brother of Russell and Terry, and father of Brett - Russell Mullins, Western Suburbs & Penrith NSWRFL player; brother of Bill and Terry, and uncle of Brett
- Terry Mullins, Western Suburbs NSWRFL player; brother of Bill and Russell, and uncle of Brett
- Brett MullinsBrett MullinsBrett Mullins is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and early 2000s. He played for the Canberra Raiders between the years 1990 and 2000. He also represented New South Wales and Australia national rugby league team during his career. He is the son of former...
(b. 1972), Australian international, New South Wales representative and Sydney Roosters NRL player; son of Bill and nephew of Russell and Terry
Mundine/Roberts family
- Mickey Mundine, Aboriginal Australian team representative player; uncle of Anthony
- Anthony MundineAnthony MundineAnthony Mundine is an Australian professional boxer and former rugby league footballer.He is the current interim WBA Light Middleweight Champion boxer, former two-time WBA Super Middleweight Champion, former IBO Middleweight Champion and New South Wales State of Origin representative footballer....
(b. 1975),Boxer, New South Wales State of Origin and St. George Illawarra NRL player; cousin of Beau - Beau MundineBeau MundineBeau Mundine is an Australian minor-league rugby league footballer. He has played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is in the centres....
(b. 1980), South Sydney NRL player; cousin of Anthony - Amos RobertsAmos RobertsAmos Roberts is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for English club Wigan Warriors of Super League. A country New South Wales representative prolific try-scoring back, he previously played in Australasia's National Rugby League for the St...
Rugby Player; cousin of Anthony and uncle of James - Tony MundineTony MundineTony Mundine may refer to:* Tony Mundine * Anthony Mundine, his son, boxer and former rugby league player with the St George Illawarra Dragons...
boxer and Father of Anthony - James RobertsJames RobertsJames Roberts may refer to:*James Roberts , Bradford City A.F.C. and Wales international footballer*James Roberts , Wrexham A.F.C. and Wales international footballer...
Rugby league player and nephew of Amos
Myler family
- Frank MylerFrank MylerFrank Myler was an English professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer. He played , or / for Widnes and St. Helens, and also captained the Great Britain national team.Myler also coached Rochdale from May, 1971 to October 1974....
, Great Britain international, Widnes and St Helens RFL player, and Widnes RFL coach - John Myler, Widnes RFL player; brother of Tony and father of Stephen
- Tony MylerTony MylerTony Myler is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. A Great Britain international representative stand-off half back, he played club football in England for Widnes, with whom he won the Rugby League Premiership in 1983, as well as a stint in Australia with the...
, Great Britain international, Widnes RFL and Balmain NSWRL player, and Widnes RFL coach; uncle of Stephen - Colin MylerColin MylerColin Myler is a British former newspaper editor.Myler grew up in Widnes in Cheshire. He started his career working for the Catholic Pictorial news agency in Southport, before joining The Sun and then the Daily Mail. He was appointed news editor of the Sunday People, then moved to Today in 1985,...
, Super League administrator - Stephen MylerStephen MylerStephen Myler is an English rugby union player who plays at Fly-half for Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership.-Rugby league career:...
(b. 1984), St Helens, Widnes Vikings and Salford City Reds Super League player; nephew of Tony - Richard Myler (b. 1990), Widnes Vikings and Salford City Reds Super League player;
Nable Brothers
- Adam NableAdam NableAdam Nable is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Wests Tigers, Balmain Tigers, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and North Queensland Cowboys. He later played for the New York Knights in the AMNRL, and was vice-captain there...
(b. 1975), Manly-Warringah player - Matt Nable, Manly-Warringah player
Naiqama brothers
- Kevin NaiqamaKevin NaiqamaKevin Naiqama is a rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League. He plays at wing, fullback and centre and gained selection for the Fiji national team in 2009. Kevin is the younger brother of Knights player Wes Naiqama.-Playing career:Born in Sutherland, New South...
, Fijian international, Newcastle Knights player - Wes NaiqamaWes NaiqamaWes Naiqama is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League competition. Also the incumbent Fiji national team captain, his usual position is in the centres...
, Fijian international, Newcastle Knights player
Narvo family
- Herb NarvoHerb NarvoHerbert Narvo was an Australian rugby league footballer and boxer of the 1930s and 40s. He was a national representative rugby league player and national heavyweight boxing champion...
, Australian international representative, and Newtown and St. George NSWRFL player; father of Frank - Frank Narvo, Newtown and St. George NSWRFL player; son of Herb
Naughton brothers
- Johnny Naughton, Widnes RFL player
- Albert NaughtonAlbert NaughtonAlbert "Ally" Naughton is an English former professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1940s, '50s and '60s who at representative level has played for Great Britain, England, and Lancashire, and at club level for Widnes, and Warrington, playing at , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 13...
, Great Britain representative and Widnes RFL player - Danny Naughton, Great Britain representative and Widnes RFL player
Norman brothers
- Ray NormanRay NormanRay Norman was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. A state and national representative, his club career was played with Annandale, the South Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs clubs in the NSWRFL....
(1889–1971), Australian international, New South Wales representative and Annandale, South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player - Rex NormanRex NormanRex Norman was an Australian rugby league footballer, a state and national representative player who club career was played with Annandale, the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Eastern Suburbs Roosters....
(1891–1961), Australian international, New South Wales representative and Annandale, South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player - Roy Norman, NSWRFL player
Newlove family
- John Newlove, England international, Featherstone Rovers and Hull FC player; father of Paul, Richard & Shaun
- Paul NewlovePaul NewlovePaul Newlove is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. A Great Britain and England international representative, he competed in the Super League competition, featuring as a . He played for the St...
, Featherstone Rovers, Bradford, Saint Helens, Castleford Tigers, Great Britain & Ireland. - Richard NewloveRichard NewloveRichard Newlove is a professional rugby league footballer who at club level has played for Featherstone Rovers , Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Doncaster, and Sheffield Eagles, playing at , i.e. number 2 or 5.-External links:***************...
, Featherstone Rovers, Wakefield Trinity, Doncaster, Sheffield Eagles. - Shaun Newlove, Featherstone Rovers
O'Connell brothers
- Wally O'ConnellWally O'ConnellWally O'Connell OAM is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He was a five-eighth for the Australian national team. He played in ten Tests between 1948 and 1951 as captain on one occasion...
(b. 1923), Australian representative, Eastern Suburbs and Manly-Warringah NSWRFL player - Barry O'ConnellBarry O'ConnellBarry O'Connell , a rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League - Australia's major competition in that sport.- Biography :...
, Eastern Suburbs and Manly-Warringah NSWRFL player - Ron O'Connell, Queensland country player
O'Donnell brothers
- Luke O'DonnellLuke O'DonnellLuke O'Donnell is an Australian professional rugby league footballer currently playing for the North Queensland Cowboys of the National Rugby League. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative back-rower, he previously played for the Balmain Tigers and Wests...
, Australian international, New South Wales representative, North Queensland Cowboys player; older broher of Kyle - Kyle O'DonnellKyle O'DonnellKyle O'Donnell is a rugby league footballer for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League. He usually plays at lock or second-row but can also slot into the centres and on the wing...
, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player; younger brother of Luke
Orchard brothers
- Phillip OrchardPhillip OrchardPhillip Charles Orchard is a former New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1972 and 1975 World Cups. He was later named in the New Zealand Rugby League's Team of the Century...
, New Zealand international - Robert Orchard, New Zealand international and Queensland representative player
Oxford family
- Arthur OxfordArthur OxfordArthur Oxford was an Australian rugby league footballer, a state and national representative whose club career was played with the Eastern Suburbs Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 1915 to 1929....
(1895–1980), Australian international player, cousin of Aub - Aub Oxford, international referee, cousin of Arthur
Paea brothers
- Lelea PaeaLelea PaeaLelea Paea born is an Australian rugby union player of Tongan descent who currently plays for the Coca Cola West Red Sparks. He usually plays Centre, but has played in Wing at times throughout his career...
(b. 1983), Tonga international and Sydney Roosters NRL player - Lopini PaeaLopini PaeaLopini Paea is an Australian rugby league player of Tongan descent who currently plays for the Catalans Dragons in the European Super League. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League...
(b. 1984), Tonga international and Sydney Roosters NRL player - Mickey PaeaMickey PaeaMickey Paea is an Australian rugby league player of Tongan descent who currently plays for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League competition.-Playing career:...
(b. 1986), Tonga international and Sydney Roosters NRL player
Paul brothers
- Henry PaulHenry PaulHenry Paul , is a dual code rugby international. Paul has previously represented New Zealand in rugby league and England in rugby union XV's and 7's. He currently holds the world record for the most consecutive kicks on the field.Paul's usual position is loose forward/Lock. He can also operate in...
(b. 1974), New Zealand international and Bradford Bulls Super League player - Robbie PaulRobbie PaulRobert Rawiri 'Robbie' Hunter-Paul is a New Zealand rugby league player. He currently plays for Leigh Centurions in England. He played for the New Zealand national team 27 times. He is the younger brother of Leeds Carnegie player Henry Paul.-Early years:Born in Tokoroa, New Zealand, his junior...
(b.1976), New Zealand international and Bradford Bulls Super League player
1st Pearce family
- Sandy PearceSandy PearceSidney Charles Pearce , better known as Sandy, was a pioneer Australian rugby league footballer and boxer...
(1883–1930), Australian international and Eastern suburbs NSWRFL player; father of Joe - Joe PearceJoe PearceSid 'Joe' Pearce was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1930s and 40s. An Australian international and New South Wales representative second-row forward, he played his club football for Eastern Suburbs with whom he won the NSWRFL Premiership in 1935, '36, 37 'and '40...
(1910–1995), Australian international and Eastern suburbs NSWRFL player and coach; son of Sandy
2nd Pearce family
- Wayne PearceWayne PearceWayne John Pearce OAM is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. An athletic Lock Forward for the Balmain Tigers, he was affectionately known as 'Junior'...
(b. 1960), Australian international, New South Wales State of Origin player and father of Mitchell - Mitchell PearceMitchell PearceMitchell Pearce is an Australian rugby league footballer currently playing for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League...
(b. 1989), New South Wales State of Origin player and son of Wayne
Pethybridge family
- Gary Pethybridge, Parramatta, St. George and Parramatta player; father of Scott
- Scott PethybridgeScott PethybridgeScott Pethybridge is a former rugby league player who played for four different clubs over his career. He mainly played on the Wing, although he was somewhat of a utility back. His father, Gary, played rugby league in the 1970s.-Playing career:...
, Penrith, North Sydney, Auckland and Northern Eagles player; son of Gary
Pepperell brothers
- Stanley PepperellStanley PepperellStanley "Stan" V. Pepperell is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s and '40s who at representative level has played for England, and Cumberland, and at club level for Seaton, and Huddersfield, playing at , i.e...
(b. 1915) England international, Cumberland representative, and Seaton and Huddersfield player - Russell PepperellRussell PepperellGeorge Russell "Russ" Pepperell was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, and coach of the 1950s and '60s who at representative level played for England, and Cumberland, and at club level for Seaton, and Huddersfield, playing at , i.e...
(b. 1918) England international, Cumberland representative, and Seaton and Huddersfield player - Albert PepperellAlbert PepperellAlbert J. Pepperell is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and '50s who at representative level played for Great Britain, Cumberland, and British Empire XIII, and at club level for Seaton, Huddersfield, and Workington Town, playing at /, i.e...
(b. 1920) Great Britain international, Cumberland representative, and Seaton and Huddersfield player
Platz brothers
- Greg PlatzGreg PlatzGreg Platz is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s. A Queensland and Australian international representative back row forward, he played club football for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the BRL Premiership. He is the brother of fellow Kangaroo Lew Platz.In 1977 he...
, Australian international, Queensland representative and Wynnum-Manly BRL player - Lew Platz, Australian international, Queensland representative and BRL player
Prentice brothers
- Ward PrenticeWard PrenticeWarden Selby Prentice was an Australian sportsman who captained Australia at rugby union and New South Wales at first-class cricket and also played first-grade rugby league for the Western Suburbs Magpies....
(1886–1960), Western Suburbs player - Clarrie PrenticeClarrie PrenticeClarence Warwick Prentice was an Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer who represented his country at both sports - a dual-code rugby international...
(1891–1948), Australian international and Western Suburbs player
Prescott family
- Eric Prescott, St Helens player and father of Steve
- Steve PrescottSteve PrescottStephen Prescott MBE , is an English former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s.Son of Eric Prescott, a formidable forward with St Helens in the 1970s, Steve Prescott played for St. Helens in the Rugby League Premiership and the Super League, and for Hull and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats...
(b. 1973), England international and St Helens player; son of Eric
Provan brothers
- Norm ProvanNorm ProvanNorm "Sticks" Provan is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. A giant of a man, he was a second-row forward with the St. George Dragons during their 11-year consecutive premiership-winning run from 1956 to 1966...
(b. 1932), Australian international and St. George NSWRFL player - Peter ProvanPeter ProvanPeter Provan was an Australian professional rugby league footballer for St. George Dragons, Balmain Tigers and Australia....
(b. 1936), Australian international and St. George NSWRFL player
Pryce family
- Waine PryceWaine PryceWaine Pryce is an English rugby league player of Jamaican descent His primary position is winger....
(b. 1981), Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity, Featherstone Rovers Super League player; cousin of Leon and Karl - Leon PryceLeon PryceLeon Pryce is an English professional rugby league footballer of Jamaican descent for the St. Helens club of Super League...
(b. 1981), English international and Bradford Bulls Super League player; brother of Karl and cousin of Waine - Karl PryceKarl PryceKarl Pryce is an English rugby league player who currently plays for Wigan in the Super League competition. His position of choice is on the wing. Pryce previously played rugby league with the Bradford Bulls until 2006...
(b. 1986), Bradford Bulls Super League player; brother of Leon and cousin of Waine
Puletua brothers
- Frank PuletuaFrank PuletuaFrank Puletua was a New Zealand professional rugby league player for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition. Puletua previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs...
(b. 1978), Samoa international and Penrith Panthers player - Tony PuletuaTony PuletuaAnthony Puletua is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for St. Helens in the European Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition...
(b. 1979), New Zealand international and Penrith Panthers player
Randall family
- Terry RandallTerry RandallTerry "Igor" Randall is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played for the Manly-Warringah club in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. He also represented New South Wales and Australia...
Australian international, Manly-Warringah NSWRFL player and father of Chad - Chad RandallChad RandallChad Randall, is an Australian professional rugby league footballer with the Harlequins RL club of Europe's Super League. Randall's usual position is hooker...
(b. 1980), Manly-Warringah NRL player and son of Terry
Raper family
- Johnny RaperJohnny RaperJohn Raper, MBE is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He was a lock forward for the Australia national team. He had a record 33 test caps between 1959 and 1968 and played in 6 World Cup games between 1960 to 1968...
(b. 1939), Australian international player and Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRFL coach; brother of Ron, father of Aaron and Stuart - Maurie Raper, Cronulla-Sutherland and Penrith player; brother of John and Ron, uncle of Aaron and Stuart
- Ron Raper, Canterbury-Bankstown player; brother of John and Maurie, uncle of Aaron and Stuart
- Aaron RaperAaron RaperAaron Raper is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1990s.Raper played in Australia for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Parramatta Eels and in England for the Castleford Tigers...
, Australian international player and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Jersey Flegg coach; son of Johnny, nephew of Maurie and Ron and brother of Stuart - Stuart RaperStuart RaperStuart Raper is an Australian former professional rugby league player and coach. He has since become a sideline commentator for the NRL with Foxsports...
(b. 1965), Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks playerand coach; son of Johnny, nephew of Maurie and Ron and brother of Stuart
Reddy family
- Rod ReddyRod ReddyRod "Rocket" Reddy is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. He played for the St. George Dragons between 1972 and 1983 and the Illawarra Steelers between 1984 and 1985...
(b. 1954), Australian international player and NRL coach; father of Joel - Joel ReddyJoel ReddyJoel Reddy is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Parramatta Eels of the NRL and as of 2012 will play for the Wests Tigers.-Career:...
(b. 1985), Parramatta Eels NRL player
Redmond family
- Dave Redmond, New Zealand international 1948-9
- Wayne Redmond, New Zealand international 1970; son of Dave
Ricketson family
- Doug RicketsonDoug RicketsonDoug Ricketson , was a rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League competition. He played for the Eastern Suburbs and Penrith clubs and is the father of Eastern Suburbs' longest serving player, Luke Ricketson.A centre, Ricketson was a member of the Eastern Suburbs side that was...
(b. 1930), Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player; father of Luke - Luke RicketsonLuke RicketsonLuke Ricketson is an Australian retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. An Australian and Ireland international, and New South Wales State of Origin representative back-rower, he played his entire club football career for the Sydney Roosters of the NRL...
(b. 1973), Australian international and Sydney Roosters NRL player; son of Doug
Risman family
- Gus RismanGus RismanAugustus "Gus" John F. Risman was a Welsh rugby league footballer of the 1920s through to the 1950s.A devastating three-quarter who also played at , and /, Risman was born in Cardiff, brought up in Barry where he went to Barry County School, and played rugby union in South Wales as a schoolboy...
(1911–1994), Great Britain international; father of Bev and John - Bev RismanBev RismanAugustus Beverley Walter Risman is a former rugby union and rugby league footballer, a dual-code international, who later became a coach....
(b. 1937), Great Britain international; son of Gus - John RismanJohn RismanJohn Risman is President of Scotland Rugby League. He is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s and '80s who at representative level has played for Wales, and at club level for Workington Town, Fulham RLFC, Blackpool Borough, and Carlisle, playing at , or , i.e. number 1, 3, 4...
, Wales international; son of Gus
Robertson brothers
- Bruce Robertson, New Zealand international
- Mauri Robertson, New Zealand international
Rogers family
The Rogers' total of 35 Tests is an Australian record for a father and son combination.- Steve Rogers (1954–2006), Australian international and Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRFL player; father of Mat
- Mat RogersMat RogersMatthew S. "Mat" Rogers is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. He also played rugby union at the highest levels, becoming a dual-code international. The son of the late Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks legend and CEO Steve Rogers, Mat played for the Sharks...
(b. 1976), Australian international and Cronulla-Sutherland NRL player; son of Steve
Ropati brothers
- Joe RopatiJoe RopatiJoe Ropati is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in nine Test Matches, including in games that counted towards the 1988 World Cup. Ropati is part of a large rugby league family that includes internationals Iva, Peter, Tea and rugby union international Romi...
, New Zealand International, Manly-Warringah NSWRL, Warrington player - Iva RopatiIva RopatiIva Lewis Ropati is a former rugby league international player and High School Principal.-Early years:He grew up playing for the Otahuhu Leopards before moving to the Te Atatu Roosters where he won a Fox Memorial premiership. He later played for the Mangere East Hawks before moving to England...
, New Zealand International, Te Atatu Roosters, Featherstone Rovers and Auckland Warriors player - Tea RopatiTea RopatiTea Faa'tea Ropati is a former rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Western Samoa...
(b. 1964) New Zealand international, and Auckland Warriors player - Peter RopatiPeter RopatiPeter Ropati is a New Zealand former rugby league player and commentator who played professionally for Leigh.Ropati is from a large rugby league family that includes brothers Joe, Iva, Tea and Romi.-Playing career:...
Te Atatu Roosters player - Romi RopatiRomi RopatiRomi Ropati is a retired rugby union player best known for his time with the Highlanders Super Rugby franchise...
, Samoan international rugby union player
Russell brothers
- Barry Russell, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player
- Darcy RussellDarcy RussellDarcy Russell was a rugby league footballer. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for the Eastern Suburbs and Western Suburbs clubs.Russell, a fullback, played for the Eastern Suburbs club in Sydney...
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player
Satherley brothers
- Cliff Satherley, New Zealand international
- Jack Satherley, New Zealand international
- Jeffrey Satherley, Auckland representative and Ellerslie Eagles player, brother of Warren and Robert
- Warren Satherley, Manukau senior club player
- Robert Satherley, senior club player
Sattler family
- John SattlerJohn SattlerJohn William Sattler is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1960s and '70s. He was a rugged Prop forward who led his club, South Sydney to four premiership victories between 1967 and 1971 and who played four tests for Australia – three as the national captain...
(b. 1942), Australian international and Queensland representative player; father of Scott - Scott SattlerScott SattlerScott Sattler is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s who later became the Football Manager for the Gold Coast Titans. As a player he played for the Gold Coast Chargers from 1992 to 1993 as well as a second spell with the club between 1997 and 1998...
(b. 1971), Queensland representative player; son of John
Schultz brothers
- Bill Schultz, New Zealand international
- Paul SchultzPaul SchultzPaul Schultz was a Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful...
, New Zealand international
Sculthorpe brothers
- Paul SculthorpePaul SculthorpePaul Sculthorpe , is an English retired rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A Great Britain international representative /, and /, he played club football for St. Helens, with whom he won a total of four Grand Finals, three Challenge Cups and two World Club Challenges...
(b. 1977), English international and Warrington Wolves Super League player - Danny SculthorpeDanny SculthorpeDanny Sculthorpe is an English professional rugby league footballer. Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, he currently plays as a prop for Widnes Vikings....
(b. 1979), Warrington Wolves Super League player
Seu Seu brothers
- Jerry Seu SeuJerry Seu SeuJerry Seuseu is a former professional rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Samoa. His position of choice was as a prop forward...
(b. 1974), New Zealand international and New Zealand Warriors player - Anthony Seu SeuAnthony Seu SeuAnthony Seuseu is a former New Zealand rugby league player. His position of choice was as a prop forward. He is the younger brother of Jerry Seuseu.-Early years:...
, New Zealand Warriors player
Sheens brothers
- Tim SheensTim SheensTim Sheens is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. He currently coaches the Wests Tigers of the National Rugby League and in 2009 was appointed coach of the Australian national team, the Kangaroos...
(b. 1950), Penrith Panthers NSWRL player and Australian international coach - Bob SheensBob SheensBob Sheens was a rugby league footballer in Australia's major competition the New South Wales Rugby League. Bob is the brother of Tim Sheens....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRL player
Silcock family
- Nat Silcock, Sr., Great Britain international player
- Nat Silcock, Jr. (b. 1927), Great Britain international player and NSWRFL coach
Smith brothers of Australia
- Darren Smith (b.1968), Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Bulldogs NRL player
- Jason Smith (b.1972), Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Bulldogs NRL player
Smith brothers of New Zealand
- Dick Smith, New Zealand international
- Jack Smith, New Zealand international
Smith family
- Brian SmithBrian Smith (rugby league)Brian Smith is an Australian coach and former player of rugby league football. He is the current head coach at the Sydney Roosters of the NRL. Smith played for St. George and South Sydney Rabbitohs , appearing in a total of 31 first grade games...
(b. 1954), Sydney Roosters NRL coach; brother of Tony and father of Rohan - Tony Smith (b. 1967), Great Britain national coach; brother of Brian and uncle of Rohan
- Rohan SmithRohan Smith (rugby league)Rohan Smith , is an Australian rugby league coach. He is the head coach of Tonga. He is assistant coach to his father Brian Smith at the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League....
, Tonga national team coach; son of Brian and nephew of Tony
Sorensen family
- Bill SorensenBill SorensenWilliam Sorensen was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1954, 1957 and 1960 World Cups. His brother Dave also played for the Kiwis as did two of his nephews; Dane and Kurt.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international, brother of Dave - Dave Sorensen, New Zealand international, brother of Bill
- Dane SorensenDane SorensenDane Hans Ivan Peter Sorensen is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. Sorensen represented New Zealand and his usual position was prop. He's the brother of fellow Kiwi international, Kurt Sorensen, and the nephew of another pair of Kiwi brothers, Bill and Dave Sorensen...
, New Zealand international and Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRFL player, brother of Kurt, nephew of Dave & Bill - Kurt SorensenKurt SorensenKurt John Sorensen is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. He is the brother of fellow Kiwi international, Dane Sorensen, and the nephew of another pair of Kiwi brothers, Bill and Dave Sorensen...
, New Zealand international and Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRFL player, brother of Dane, nephew of Dave & Bill
Spencer brothers of New Zealand
- George SpencerGeorge Spencer (rugby)George Spencer was a New Zealand rugby football player who represented New Zealand in both rugby union and rugby league. His brother, John, also was a dual-international.-Early years:Spencer attended Mt Cook School in Wellington....
, New Zealand international - John SpencerJohn Spencer (rugby)John Clarence Spencer was a New Zealand rugby football player who represented New Zealand in both rugby union and rugby league. His brother, George, also was a dual-international.-Rugby union career:...
, New Zealand international
Spencer family of Australia
- Jack Spencer, Balmain NSWRFL player; father of John
- John Spencer, Balmain NSWRFL player; son of Jack
Steinohrt brothers
- Arch Steinohrt, Queensland representative and Toowoomba Valleys player
- Herb SteinohrtHerb SteinohrtHerb Steinohrt was an Australian rugby league player. He was a front row forward for the Australian national team...
(b. 1899), Australian international, Queensland representative and Toowoomba Valleys player
Stewart brothers
- Brett StewartBrett StewartBrett Stewart is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League. He is an Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative fullback known for pace and his prolific try-scoring...
(b. 1985), Australian international and Manly-Warringah NRL player - Glenn StewartGlenn StewartGlenn Stewart is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League . An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative second-row forward, Stewart has played all of his club football to date with Manly,...
(b. 1984), Australian international and Manly-Warringah NRL player
Stewart family
- Bruce StewartBruce Stewart (rugby league)Bruce 'Lapa' Stewart , an Indigenous Australian is a former rugby league player in the New South Wales Rugby League ....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player; father of Corey - Corey StewartCorey StewartCorey Stewart is an Australian former professional rugby league player in the New South Wales Rugby League .Stewart began his ARL career with the Sydney Roosters in 1990. Stewart is the son of Bruce 'Larpa' Stewart who played for the club in the late 60's.In 1993 Stewart joined the Penrith Panthers...
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRL player; son of Bruce
Stirling family
- Ivor Stirling, New Zealand international 1939
- Ken StirlingKen StirlingKen Stirling is a New Zealand former rugby league player, coach and administrator who represented his country in the 1975 World Championship.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand international 1971-8; son of Ivor
Sullivan family of Australia
- Con SullivanCon SullivanCon Sullivan was a New Zealand international rugby league footballer of the early twentieth century who played for various Australasian representative sides.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand and Australian international, New South Wales representative and North Sydney NSWRFL player; father of Bob - Bob Sullivan, Australian international and North Sydney NSWRFL player; son of Con
Sullivan family of Wales
- Clive SullivanClive SullivanClive A. Sullivan MBE was a Welsh rugby union and professional Rugby League World Cup winning footballer of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A Great Britain and Wales international winger, he played with both Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers in his career, and also played for Oldham, and Doncaster...
(1943–1985), Welsh international and Hull KR player; father of Anthony - Anthony SullivanAnthony SullivanAnthony C. Sullivan is an English-born former rugby league and rugby union player who represented Wales at international level...
(b. 1968), Welsh international and Hull KR player; son of Clive
Swann family
- Anthony SwannAnthony SwannAnthony Gilbert Swann is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented both New Zealand and Samoa in international rugby league. He was educated at Liston College, Henderson.-Playing career:...
, New Zealand and Samoa international, Auckland Warriors and Warrington Wolves player; brother of Willie and cousin of Logan - Willie SwannWillie SwannWillie Swann is a former Samoa, Warrington Wolves and Auckland Warriors rugby league player.-Playing career:Swann was a Marist Saints junior who played fifteen matches for the Waitakere City Raiders in the 1994 Lion Red Cup, scoring 29 points. He was a Junior Kiwi in 1993...
, Samoa international, Auckland Warriors and Warrington Wolves player; brother of Anthony and cousin of Logan - Logan SwannLogan SwannLogan Swann is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented his country. Swann is related to several other rugby league players, notably cousins Willie and Anthony.-Early years:...
(b. 1975), New Zealand international, Auckland Warriors and Warrington Wolves player; cousin of Anthony and Willie
Thaiday family
- Sam ThaidaySam ThaidaySamuel H. "Sam" Thaiday is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who captains the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League. An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative forward, he has spent all of his career at the Broncos, with whom he won the 2006...
, Australian international and Brisbane Broncos player; cousin of Milton - Milton ThaidayMilton ThaidayMilton Thaiday is a former Aboriginal rugby league player for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition....
, Newcastle Knights player
Thomson family
- Jim Thomson, Balmain player; brother of Allan and father of Gary and Ian
- Allan Thomson, Australian international and Manly-Warringah player; brother of Jim and uncle of Gary and Ian
- Gary Thomson, Balmain player; son of Jim, nephew of Allan and brother of Ian
- Ian Thomson, Australian international, Manly-Warringah and Balmain player, and Manly-Warringah CEO; son of Jim, nephew of Allan and brother of Gary
Thornett brothers
- Ken Thornett (b. 1937), Australian international player and Parramatta NSWRFL player and coach
- Dick ThornettDick ThornettRichard Norman "Dick" Thornett was one of five Australians to have represented their country in three sports...
(b. 1940), Australian international and Parramatta NSWRFL player
Tittleton brothers
- George Tittleton, New Zealand international
- Wally Tittleton, New Zealand international
Tomkins brothers
- Joel TomkinsJoel TomkinsJoel Tomkins is an English professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors in the European Super League. An England international representative second-row forward, he has played his whole career to date at Wigan, winning the 2010 Super League Grand Final and 2011 Challenge Cup with...
, England international - Sam TomkinsSam TomkinsA pre-season unofficial friendly match provided Tomkins his first experience against top-flight opposition as he came off the bench during Lee Briers' testimonial match in a 30–22 loss to Warrington Wolves. Noble followed this up by providing Tomkins, aged 19, with his first team debut on 12 May...
, England international
Tonga brothers
- Willie TongaWillie TongaWillie Tonga is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the North Queensland Cowboys of the NRL...
(b. 1983), Australian international and NRL player - Esi TongaEsi TongaEsikeli Tonga is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League...
(b. 1988), Tonga international and NRL player
Tuimavave/Winterstein family
- Tony TuimavaveTony TuimavaveAntonio Emil Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league player who is the current head coach of the Ponsonby Ponies. He played mainly at prop or at lock forward. He was nicknamed The Chief because he is a chief back in his native Samoa....
(b. 1969), Samoan international, Sheffield Eagles Super League and Auckland Warriors NRL player, brother of Paddy and Paki and uncle of Antonio - Paddy TuimavavePaddy TuimavavePaddy Tuimavave is a former professional rugby league player who represented New Zealand and Western Samoa. His position of preference was at Fullback...
, New Zealand and Samoa international player; uncle of Evarn, brother of Tony and Paki and uncle of Antonio - Paki TuimavavePaki TuimavavePaki Tuimavave is a former rugby league player who represented Samoa. He is the brother of fellow internationals Tony and Paddy Tuimavave.-Playing career:...
, Western Samoa international; brother of Tony and Paddy - Evarn TuimavaveEvarn TuimavaveEvarn Tuimavave is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League. He has also represented the New Zealand Kiwis and was part of the 2008 World Cup-winning squad...
(b. 1984), New Zealand international and Newcastle Knights player; nephew of Tony and Paddy - Carlos Tuimavave, New Zealand Warriors player; nephew of Tony and Paddy and cousin of Antonio
- Antonio WintersteinAntonio WintersteinAntonio Winterstein is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the North Queensland Cowboys of the NRL. A speedy outside back who played under-20s with the Roosters in 2008, his usual position is on the wing...
, North Queensland Cowboys player; nephew of Tony and Paddy and cousin of Evarn and Carlos
Tupou brothers
- Anthony TupouAnthony TupouAnthony Tupou is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks of the National Rugby League...
, Australian international, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player - Ben Tupou, former Newcastle Knights player
- Willie TupouWillie TupouWillie Tupou is an Australian rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights of the National Rugby League...
, former Newcastle Knights player
Vagana family
- Nigel VaganaNigel VaganaNigel Vagana is a retired professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative centre, he retired as the Kiwis' all-time top try-scorer with 19...
(b. 1975), New Zealand and Samoa international, and Auckland Warriors NRL player; cousin of Joe - Joe VaganaJoe VaganaJoe Vagana is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. During his career Vagana played for the Auckland Warriors and the Bradford Bulls and also represented both Samoa and New Zealand in international competition...
(b. 1975), New Zealand and Samoa international, and Auckland Warriors NRL player; cousin of Nigel
Veivers family
- Jack Veivers, Queensland representative and Souths Magpies player; father of Greg and Phil, and uncle of Mick
- Greg VeiversGreg VeiversGreg Veivers is an Australian former rugby league footballer who captained the Kangaroos in a World Cup match in 1977. He represented Australia in seven World Cup matches from 1975 and 1977. He was a front-rower and a regular Queensland state representative from 1970 to 1978.-Early life and...
, Australian international, Queensland representative and Souths Magpies player; son of Jack, brother of Phil and cousin of Mick - Phil VeiversPhil VeiversPhil Veivers is an Australian former rugby league footballer. He played for the Southern Suburbs, St Helens and Huddersfield as a full-back....
, Souths Magpies, St. Helens and Huddersfield player , Assistant coach at Bradford and Wigan; son of Jack, brother of Greg and cousin of Mick , Father of Josh - Mick VeiversMick VeiversMick Veivers was the Member for Southport from 1987 to 2001 and was Minister for Emergency Services and Sport in the Borbidge Government. He had previously been a Rugby League international....
, Australian international, Queensland representative and Souths Magpies player; nephew of Jack and cousin of Greg and Phil - Josh VeiversJosh VeiversJoshua Veivers is a professional rugby league player, currently contracted to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in Super League. The son of former St Helens player and Wigan Warriors assistant coach Phil Veivers, Josh joined the Wildcats from Wigan, where he made no first team appearances, only playing in...
, Wigan player , son of Phil , nephew of Greg , Grandson of Jack and Cousin of Mick
Vuna brothers
- Cooper VunaCooper VunaKerry Cooper Vuna is a professional rugby union player. He played league, on the wing for the Newcastle Knights , before switching to rugby union to play wing for the Melbourne Rebels.-Early years:...
, Newcastle Knights player and Tongan international; older brother of George - George Vuna, Newcastle Knights player; younger brother of Cooper
Walker brothers
- Ben WalkerBen WalkerBen Walker is an absolute Legend and Australian rugby league coach and former footballer of the 1990s and 2000s...
(b. 1976), Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL player - Shane Walker (b. 1978), Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL player
- Chris Walker (b. 1980), Queensland State of Origin representative, Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL player
Walters brothers
- Steve WaltersSteve WaltersSteve Walters is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s, who at the peak of his career, was considered the best hooker in the game. An Australian Kangaroos and Queensland Maroons representative, he played in the Canberra Raiders' 1st, 2nd and 3rd grand final...
(b. 1965), Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Canberra Raiders NSWRL player - Kevin WaltersKevin WaltersKevin David Walters is an Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player. He is currently the assistant coach for NRL club Melbourne Storm. He joined them from French club Catalans Dragons of Europe's Super League as their head coach. Before that he was head coach of the...
(b. 1967), Australian international, Queensland State of Origin, Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos NRL player - Kerrod WaltersKerrod WaltersKerrod Walters is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative hooker, he played most of his club football with the Brisbane Broncos, with whom he won the 1992 and 1993 NSWRL Premierships...
(b. 1967), Australian international, Queensland State of Origin and Brisbane Broncos NRL player
Warren family
- Ray WarrenRay WarrenRay "Rabbits" Warren in Junee, New South Wales is an Australian sports commentator, most famous for his coverage of televised professional rugby league matches on the Nine Network. On occasion he is referred to as "The Voice of Rugby League". Ray also calls the action for Australian swimming team...
(b. 1943), rugby league commentator and father of Chris - Chris WarrenChris Warren (television presenter)Chris Warren is an Australian television presenter/producer and former professional rugby league footballer. He is the son of Australian Sports Commentator Ray Warren, best known as the "voice" of Rugby League.-Early years:...
(b. 1970) NSWRL player, television presenter and son of Ray
Watene family
- Adam WateneAdam WateneAdam Watene was a Cook Islands rugby league player. He played as a prop for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers and represented the Cook Islands.-Career:...
(1977–2008), Cook Island international and Super League player; cousin of Frank - Frank WateneFrank WateneFrank Watene is a professional rugby league footballer who at has played for the Auckland Warriors, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Castleford Tigers, Dewsbury Rams, and Halifax RLFC at club level, playing at Prop forward or Second-row forward.-Early years:...
(b. 1977), Tonga international and Super League player; cousin of Adam
Watt Family
- Horrie Watt, Australian international player; uncle of George
- George Watt, Australian international player; nephew of Horrie
West family
- Graeme WestGraeme WestGraeme Leonard West is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer and coach. Standing at six-foot, five inches, he played in the forwards, captaining English club Wigan...
, New Zealand international and Wigan player and coach; father of Dwayne - Dwayne WestDwayne WestDwayne West is a former rugby league footballer of the 2000s. He competed in the Super League competition, featuring as a winger...
, Wigan and St Helens player, son of Graeme
White brothers of Australia
- Percy WhitePercy WhitePercy Rowett White was born in the Sydney city of Paddington in Australia. He was a rugby league player in the New South Wales Rugby League competition....
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player - Eddie WhiteEddie WhiteEddie White was an Australian rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership.A winger, White played 35 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years . White was a member of Eastern Suburbs first premiership winning team in 1911 and was a member of the sides...
, Eastern Suburbs NSWRFL player
White brothers of New Zealand
- Jim White, New Zealand international
- Pat White, New Zealand international
Why brothers
- Jack Why, Australian international and South Sydney player
- Alby WhyAlby WhyAlby Why, born in Sydney, Australia, was a rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NSWRL 1930 season. Brother of Australian Kangaroo, Jack Why, Alby played ten games for the Rabbitohs, scoring five tries....
, South Sydney player and Canterbury-Bankstown coach
Williams brothers
- John WilliamsJohn Williams (rugby league)John Williams is an Australian professional Rugby League footballer currently playing for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League....
(b. 1985), North Queensland NRL player - David WilliamsDavid Williams (rugby league)David Williams is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles of the National Rugby League. He plays on the wing and can also play in the centres...
(b. 1986), Australian international and Manly-Warringah NRL player
Williamson Family
- Lionel WilliamsonLionel WilliamsonLionel Williamson is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1960s and 70s. A talented winger, he played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership with the Newtown club and also represented Queensland and Australia.North Queenslander Williamson played a season with...
, Australian international and Queensland representative player - Henry Williamson, Queensland representative player
- Luke WilliamsonLuke WilliamsonLuke Williamson is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the Harlequins RL in the European Super League competition. He has previously played for the Adelaide Rams, Canberra Raiders, Northern Eagles and Manly Sea Eagles...
, Adelaide, Canberra, Manly player currently in the superleague competition, Nephew of lionel
Wilson family
- Graham WilsonGraham WilsonGraham Wilson was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1960s. He played in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for Newtown club and later Cronulla-Sutherland, also achieving state and international representative honours...
, Australian international, New South Wales representative and Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRL player; father of Alan - Alan WilsonAlan Wilson (rugby league)Alan Wilson is an Australian former rugby league footballer. The son of Australian Kangaroos player, Graham Wilson, he is a former member of the Cronulla Sharks team.-Career:...
, New South Wales representative and Cronulla-Sutherland NSWRL player; son of Graham
Witt brothers
- Michael WittMichael WittMichael Witt is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Harlequins RL in the Super League...
, Crusaders RL player; younger brother of Steve - Steve WittSteve WittSteve Witt is a former professional rugby league footballer from Australia. Witt played all of his top-level rugby league for the Newcastle Knights.-NRL career:...
, Newcastle Knights player; older brother of Michael
Worrincy brothers
- Michael WorrincyMichael WorrincyMichael Worrincy, born 16 February 1986 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is an English rugby league player for Penrith Panthers in the NRL. He is the younger brother of Halifax RLFC and Welsh international Rob Worrincy....
(b. 1986), London Super League player - Rob WorrincyRob WorrincyRob Worrincy born 9 January 1985 in England is an English-Nigerian rugby league player for Halifax RLFC in the Co-operative Championship, he previously played for Sheffield Eagles in National League One. He plays on the wing...
(b. 1985), London Super League player
Wright brothers
- Nick Wright, New Zealand international
- Owen WrightOwen WrightOwen Grant Wright is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country in sixteen Tests, including in matches that counted towards the 1988 World Cup....
, New Zealand international
Wynyard brothers
- William WynyardWilliam WynyardWilliam "Billy" T. Wynyard was a New Zealand rugby footballer who was part of the professional 1907-1908 New Zealand rugby tour of Great Britain. He was the brother of Richard Wynyard.-Early years:...
, New Zealand international player - Richard WynyardRichard WynyardJohn Richard "Dick" Wynyard was a New Zealand rugby footballer who was part of the professional 1907-1908 New Zealand rugby tour of Great Britain. Richard was the brother of William Wynyard.-Early years:...
, New Zealand international player
Wynn brothers
- Peter WynnPeter WynnPeter Wynn is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership competition. He is the younger brother of fellow rugby league player Graeme Wynn. His position of choice was in the second row...
(b. 1957), Australian international and New South Wales representative player - Graeme WynnGraeme WynnGraeme Wynn is an Australian former professional rugby league player for the St. George Dragons and the Western Suburbs Magpies in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership...
(b. 1959), New South Wales representative player
Yates family
- John YatesJohn Yates (rugby league)John Yates is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country in two World Cups. His brother, Victor, was a New Zealand rugby union representative and played rugby league for Auckland while his father, Moses, represented North Auckland in rugby union.-Playing career:Yates...
, New Zealand international; brother of Victor - Victor Yates, Auckland representative and New Zealand rugby union international; brother of John
Young family
- Craig YoungCraig YoungCraig Young is an Australian former representative rugby league footballer for the Australia national rugby league team, the New South Wales Blues and a stalwart player over 11 seasons from 1977 to 1988 with the St. George Dragons in the NSWRL premiership competition. He played at prop-forward...
(b. 1956), Australian international player and St George NSWRL player and coach; father of Dean - Dean Young (b. 1983), St. George Illawarra NRL player and son of Craig
Yow Yeh family
- Kevin Yow YehKevin Yow YehKevin Yow Yeh was an Australian rugby league player for the Balmain Tigers in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership competition, his position of choice was on the wing. His great-nephew is current Brisbane Broncos player Jharal Yow Yeh.Yow Yeh began his career in Gladstone, and played for...
(19?? - 1975), BRL and NSWRFL player; third cousin of Jharal - Jharal Yow YehJharal Yow YehJharal Yow Yeh is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Brisbane Broncos of the National Rugby League...
(b. 1989), Brisbane Broncos NRL player