Jordan Riki

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Jordan Riki
Personal information
Full nameJordan Riki
Born (2000-01-18) 18 January 2000 (age 22)
Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020– Brisbane Broncos 23 4 0 0 16
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020–21 Māori All Stars 2 1 0 0 4
As of 19 May 2021
Source: [1]

Jordan Riki (born 18 January 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.

Career[]

2020[]

Prior to the season, Riki represented the Maori All Stars in their 30-16 victory over the Indigenous All Stars. Riki made his first grade debut in round 14 of the 2020 NRL season for Brisbane against the Canberra Raiders.[2]

Jordan Riki scored his first career try in round 17 of the 2020 NRL season running 40m dummying Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards during a loss against the Penrith Panthers.[3] After the match, Broncos head coach Peter Gentle told the reporters that Riki could be the long term replacement at Red Hill for the outgoing star forward David Fifita.

Riki made five appearances for Brisbane in his debut season as Brisbane finished last on the table and claimed their first wooden spoon.[4]

2021[]

Riki represented the Maori All Stars in a 10 all draw against the Indigenous All Stars, scoring the first try of the game in the 49th minute.

On 23 March, Riki re-signed with the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal till the end of 2024.

In round 10 of the 2021 NRL season, Riki was sent to the sin bin during Brisbane's 50-6 loss against Manly-Warringah. Riki was also placed on report for a crusher tackle incident during the game.[5]

In Round 20 of the 2021 NRL season, Riki played his best game in his career so far in Brisbane's 37-18 win over arch rivals North Queensland Cowboys. Riki scored a try, set up a try for Brodie Croft and made 5 tackle breaks in the win.

Controversy[]

In September 2021, Riki was involved in a fight with teammate Thomas Flegler after a night out during Brisbane's mad monday celebrations. It was reported that Riki received a cut on his face over the incident.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Round 14 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 11 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Jordan Riki will never forget this moment". NRL.com. 3 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Brisbane get wooden spoon as North Queensland finish on a high". www.nrl.com.
  5. ^ "Manly thrashes Brisbane 50-6, Wests Tigers beat Newcastle 36-18 as Magic Round gets under way". www.abc.net.au.
  6. ^ "Brisbane Broncos duo Jordan Riki and Tom Flegler involved in post-season scrap". www.sportingnews.com.

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