Toby Rudolf

Toby Rudolf (born 29 January 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop and lock for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.

Toby Rudolf
Personal information
Full nameToby Rudolf
Born (1996-01-29) 29 January 1996
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– Cronulla Sharks 52 2 0 0 8
As of 28 April 2022
Source: [1]

Playing career

2018

A South Eastern Seagulls junior, Rudolf began his playing career in South Sydney's Under 20's side before graduating to the club's then feeder side North Sydney. Rudolf played one season for Norths in the Canterbury Cup NSW before signing with Queensland Cup side Redcliffe Dolphins for 2018. Rudolf was part of the Redcliffe side which won the 2018 premiership.

2019

After being noticed by Cronulla-Sutherland, Rudolf signed a two-year deal with the club starting in 2019. Rudolf spent the entirety of 2019 playing for Cronulla's feeder club side Newtown where he won the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW premiership and the 2019 NRL State Championship final.

2020

Rudolf made his NRL debut in round 1 of the 2020 NRL season for Cronulla-Sutherland against South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.[2][3][4]

In round 18 of the 2020 NRL season, Rudolf scored his first try in the top grade in Cronulla's 22-14 victory over the New Zealand Warriors at Kogarah Oval. The victory meant Cronulla qualified for the finals at New Zealand's expense.[5]

2021

In round 20 of the 2021 NRL season, Rudolf was sent to the sin bin for headbutting an opponent during Cronulla's 22-40 loss against rivals Manly in the "Battle of the Beaches" match.[6] Rudolf played every game for Cronulla in the 2021 NRL season which saw the club narrowly miss the finals by finishing 9th on the table.[7]

Controversy

In 2021, he came to national attention after being reprimanded for an inappropriate interview following his team Cronulla-Sutherland defeating rivals St. George.

Rudolf spoke with Fox Sports following the victory and was asked how he would celebrate. Rudolf jokingly replied “1000 beers, then heading to Northies to try and pull something. Anything will do".

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo labelled the comments “offensive and derogatory” before issuing Cronulla and Rudolf with an official warning.[8][9]

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Round 1 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 10 March 2020.
  3. "Debutant Watch Canterbury Cup NSW Rd 1". www.nswrl.com.au. 11 March 2020.
  4. "Under the Surface: Toby Rudolf". www.sharks.com.au. 11 February 2019.
  5. "Human battering ram seals Cronulla Sharks' finals ticket in thrilling win over New Zealand Warriors". wwos.nine.com.au.
  6. "Trbojevic in a class of his own as Sea Eagles set sights on Storm". www.nrl.com. 2 August 2021.
  7. "Papenhuyzen back to best as Storm secure minor premiership". www.nrl.com. 3 September 2021.
  8. "NRL issues Rudolf with warning for inappropriate interview". 16 March 2021.
  9. "'What is a player meant to do?': DCE slams NRL over warning for Rudolf's 'offensive' interview". www.foxsports.com.au. 17 March 2021.
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