Rhys Curran Explained

Rhys Curran
Fullname:Rhys Michael Curran[1]
Birth Date:7 July 1989
Birth Place:Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Height:1.86m (06.1feet)
Weight:102abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Villeneuve
Year1start:2012
Year1end:15
Appearances1:40
Tries1:15
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:60
Club2:Toulouse Olympique
Year2start:2015
Year2end:19
Appearances2:116
Tries2:67
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:268
Club3:London Broncos
Year3start:2020
Year3end:present
Appearances3:39
Tries3:10
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:40
Teama:France
Yearastart:2018
Yearaend:present
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
New:yes
Source:[2] [3] [4]
Updated:14 September 2022

Rhys Curran (born 7 July 1989) is a France international rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship.[5]

He previously played for Villeneuve in the Elite One Championship, and Toulouse Olympique in League 1 and the Championship.

Background

Curran was born Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia and grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

He only started playing rugby league at the age of 16, but went through the youth systems at the Wests Tigers.[6] He played for his local club, winning the under 19s competition with the Erina Eagles in 2007.

Career

Wests Tigers

Curran played in the Toyota Cup for the Wests Tigers and was elevated to the Tigers NRL squad in 2009, but did not feature in first grade. He featured extensively for Wests in the NSW Cup competition.

Villeneuve

He left Australia in 2012 and began his playing career in France at Villeneuve.[7]

Toulouse Olympique

Curran joined Toulouse Olympique ahead of their entry into the English rugby league pyramid, joining the French club from the 2016 League 1 season. He spent four seasons with Toulouse, earning international honours while at the club in 2018.

London Broncos

He joined the London Broncos ahead of the 2020 RFL Championship season on a two-year contract.

International

Curran gained international honours for France in 2018. He qualified under residency grounds, having lived in France for over three years. He earned three caps against Wales, Ireland and Scotland, scoring a try on debut against the Welsh.

Club statistics

Year Club Competition Appearances Tries Goals Drop goals Points
10 1 0 0 4
11 4 0 0 16
16 4 0 0 16
19 10 0 0 40
29 19 0 0 76
23 14 0 0 56
18 4 0 0 16
6 3 0 0 12
9 4 0 0 16
Club career total [8] [9] [10] 141 63 0 0 252

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/K6ODky2hrM6V2Q8-MnPkTYqMA0E/appointments Companies House
  2. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/rhys-curran/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Rhys-Curran/ loverugbyleague
  4. http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_19065.html itsrugby
  5. Web site: Rhys Curran craves title. La Depeche. 29 September 2017. 24 July 2018.
  6. Web site: Sheens turns to Tigers’ youth. loverugbyleague. 2 February 2011. 24 July 2018.
  7. Web site: Rhys Curran and the second chance. La Depeche. 30 September 2016. 24 July 2018.
  8. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/rhys-curran/summary.html Rugby League Project
  9. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Rhys-Curran/ loverugbyleague
  10. http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_19065.html itsrugby