Ryan Matterson

Rugby league player for Parramatta Eels

Ryan Matterson - Rugby league player for Parramatta Eels
Born

October 13th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Debuted in the National Rugby League (NRL) in 2016. Played for the Wests Tigers before joining the Parramatta Eels. Recognized for playing as a lock and second-row forward. Contributed to the Eels reaching the 2022 NRL Grand Final.

Made NRL debut with Wests Tigers in 2016

Played key role in Parramatta Eels' 2022 Grand Final

Selected for New South Wales State of Origin squad

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