Rudi Vedelago
Rudi Patrick Vedelago (born 31 December 1980) is an Australian former rugby union player.[1]
Birth name | Rudi Patrick Vedelago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 31 December 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Brisbane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
Born and raised in Brisbane, Rudi attended school at St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace between 1993 and 1997.[2][3]
Playing career
After leaving school he played for the University of Queensland.[4]
A very promising young player - Rudi represented Australia at schoolboy, U/19, U/21 and Australia A level, but beyond this level his career was interrupted by a string of injuries.
Vedelago played for the Queensland Reds and the Western Force in Super Rugby, retiring from professional rugby in 2007.[5]
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References
- "Players & Officials / Rudi Vedelago". ESPNScrum. ESPN. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- "Terrace Australian Schoolboys Rugby Reps". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- "Football Prize Winners". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- "Queensland Reds Representatives". University of Queensland Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- "Vedelago quits pro rugby after father's health scare". Perth Now. 7 October 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
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