Ruben Wiki
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Player Bio
- Inducted:
- 2019
- Date of Birth:
- 21 January 1973
- Birthplace:
- Auckland, NZ
- Nickname:
- Rubes
- Debut Team:
- Canberra Raiders
- Date:
- 13 June 1993
- Opposition:
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Venue:
- Bruce Stadium, Canberra
- Representative:
- New Zealand
- Clubs:
- Canberra Raiders, Warriors
Career
Milestones
- Premierships: 1994
- First New Zealand-born player to play 300 games in Australian premiership
- Played a record 55 Test matches for New Zealand
- Captained New Zealand in 18 Tests
- Captained New Zealand’s Tri Nations-winning team: 2005
- World Cups: 1995, 2000
- New Zealand Team of the Century: 2007
- New Zealand Rugby League Player of the Year: 2003
Playing
- First Class Games
- 381
- Points
- 388
- Tries
- 97
Biography
One of the toughest players of his era, Ruben Wiki had a decorated 311-game premiership career for the Canberra Raiders and New Zealand Warriors.
In 1994 he played centre in the Raiders’ grand final-winning side which beat Canterbury 36-12 to send Immortal Mal Meninga out a winner in his last ever game and in 2008 he became the first Kiwi to play 300 NRL games.
He would hit you just like a Mack truck... Whether he’s running or defending there’s only one speed.
Ivan Cleary Former Warriors Coach
At international level Wiki gave his heart and soul in 55 Test matches across 13 seasons for the Kiwis – no one has played more Tests for New Zealand.
In 2005 Wiki captained the Kiwis and took home man of the match honours in an emphatic 24-0 win over Australia in the Tri-Nations final in Leeds, securing an historic first series win over the Kangaroos since 1953.
Ruben Wiki - Hall of Fame
Equally at home in the backline or the back row, Wiki could punish opponents with ball in hand or a bone-rattling tackle.
Twice voted Canberra’s player of the year (2002-03), Wiki scored 60 tries for the Green Machine, including four tries in a match on two occasions – against Newcastle in 1994 and the Cowboys in 1996.
Career Stats
Club Career
| Team Name | Competition | Year Start | Year End | Played | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Raiders | Premiership | 1993 | 2004 | 224 | 60 | - | - | 240 |
| Canberra Raiders | Official Pre-Season | 1994 | 1994 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Canberra Raiders | Super League World Club Challenge | 1997 | 1997 | 6 | 5 | - | - | 20 |
| Warriors | Premiership | 2005 | 2008 | 87 | 12 | - | - | 48 |
Representative Career
International
| Team Name | Competition | Year Start | Year End | Played | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Tests and World Cup Matches | 1994 | 2006 | 55 | 15 | - | - | 60 |
| New Zealand | Super League Tri-Series | 1997 | 1997 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
| New Zealand | Tour Matches | 1994 | 2002 | 6 | 3 | - | - | 12 |
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