Shane Rigon,(born 6 January 1977) is an Australian former professionalrugby leaguefootballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. Rigon was educated atChristian Brothers' High School, Lewisham

Shane Rigon
Personal information
Full nameShane Rigon
Born(1977-01-06)6 January 1977(age 47)
Sydney,New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height180 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb)
PositionLock,Centre,Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996–00 Sydney Roosters 84 18 0 0 72
2001 Bradford Bulls 30 12 0 0 48
2002–07 South Sydney 99 12 0 0 48
Total 213 42 0 0 168
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1997 NSW City 1 0 0 0 0
Source:[1]

Playing career

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Rigon made his début in the top grade in 1996 for the Roosters against Parramatta. He played for the Roosters from the interchange bench in their2000 NRL Grand Finalloss to theBrisbane Broncos.[2]

Rigon played for theBradford Bullsfrom the interchange bench in their2001 Super League Grand Finalvictory against theWigan Warriors.

Rigon later returned to Australia to continue playing in the NRL for theSouth Sydney Rabbitohsduring a difficult time in the club's history as they finished last on the table 3 times in 5 years. Rigon's last game in first grade was a 30–6 loss against Manly-Warringah in the 2007 qualifying final.

References

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  1. ^"Shane Rigon - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^"Men's Honour Roll".Sydney Roosters.
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