Michael Ratu
Michael Ratu (born 16 October 1987) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.
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Full name | Michael Ratu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England | 16 October 1987|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 13 st 5 lb (85 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 21 September 2019 |
His usual position is centre although he made his First Team début on the wing as a substitute against Salford in August 2007. In 2012 Michael Ratu has since signed for Rochdale Hornets.
Background
Ratu was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.
Playing career
Before joining Leeds, he played for Higgleshaw Cagies, playing for them when they won the Oldham Cup. He also played for Wigan. He signed a three-year contract with Leeds, despite Wigan offering him a new contract.[3] He played for Leeds' academy from 2004. Although he played for Leeds' first team, he mostly played in the academy. He played for the Fiji in the 2009 Pacific Cup.
He has signed a two-year deal with Hull Kingston Rovers.[4]
Personal life
His favourite sportsperson is Muhammad Ali. The person he most admires in the game is Lesley Vainikolo. He supports both Leeds (RL) and Manchester United.
Outside rugby
Ratu was schooled at Falinge Park High School near Shawclough, Rochdale.
Honours
He has represented England U15s ad U16s and has also played for Lancashire and Fiji.[5]
References
- loverugbyleague
- Rugby League Project
- "rochdaleobserve". rochdale observer.
- Latest Sport news in Hull and East Riding - News Stories & Events|This is Hull and East Riding
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)