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Biography
Ryan Rivett (born 2 May 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for Toulouse Olympique in the Betfred Championship. His positions are halfback and five-eighth.
He previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.
Background
Born in Gosford, New South Wales, Rivett moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland as a youngster and played his junior rugby league for the Burleigh Bears, before being signed by the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
He is of Indigenous Australian descent.
Playing career
Early years
Rivett played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks' S. G. Ball Cup team in 2021, and the Jersey Flegg Cup team in 2022.
2023
In 2023, Rivett joined the Newcastle Knights and trained with the NRL side during the pre-season, also playing in a trial match against his former club Cronulla. In round 3 of the 2023 NRL season, he made his first grade debut for Newcastle against the Dolphins.
2024
In 2024, Rivett signed a 2-year contract with French club Toulouse Olympique after gaining a release from his Knights contract.
