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 | 240 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
editBorn and raised in Brisbane, Rudi attended school at St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace between 1993 and 1997.[2][3]
Playing career
editAfter 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]
References
edit- ^ "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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