Michael Ratu

Michael Ratu (born 16 October 1987) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.

Mike Ratu
Personal information
Full nameMichael Ratu
Born (1987-10-16) 16 October 1987
Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2004–09 Leeds Rhinos 6 1 0 0 4
2010 Hull Kingston Rovers 5 1 0 0 4
2011 Halifax 1 0 0 0 0
2013 Rochdale Hornets 30 16 0 0 64
2019– Swinton Lions 1 0 0 0 0
Total 43 18 0 0 72
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2009 Fiji 1 1 0 0 4
As of 21 September 2019
Source: [1][2]

His usual position is centre although he made his First Team début on the wing as a substitute against Salford in August 2007. In 2012 Michael Ratu has since signed for Rochdale Hornets.

Background

Ratu was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, and played junior rugby at Rochdale Mayfield[3]

Playing career

Before joining Leeds, he played for Higgleshaw Cagies, playing for them when they won the Oldham Cup. He also played for Wigan Academy. He signed a three-year contract with Leeds, despite Wigan offering him a new contract.[4] He played for Leeds' academy from 2004. Although he played for Leeds' first team, he mostly played in the academy. He played for the Fiji in the 2009 Pacific Cup.

He has signed a two-year deal with Hull Kingston Rovers.[5]

Personal life

His favourite sportsperson is Muhammad Ali. The person he most admires in the game is Lesley Vainikolo. He supports both Leeds (RL) and Manchester United.

Outside rugby

Ratu was schooled at Falinge Park High School near Shawclough, Rochdale.

Honours

He has represented England U15s ad U16s and has also played for Lancashire and Fiji.[6]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Promising rugby star earns his selection on merit". Manchester Evening News. 24 April 2005. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. "rochdaleobserve". rochdale observer.
  5. Latest Sport news in Hull and East Riding - News Stories & Events|This is Hull and East Riding
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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