Rudi Vedelago

Rudi Patrick Vedelago (born 31 December 1980) is an Australian former rugby union player.[1]

Rudi Vedelago
Birth nameRudi Patrick Vedelago
Date of birth (1980-12-31) 31 December 1980
Place of birthBrisbane
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight249 lb (113 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
Reds
Western Force		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Australia u-19
Australia u-21
Australia A

Biography

Born and raised in Brisbane, Rudi attended school at St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace between 1993 and 1997.[2][3]

Playing career

After 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
  1. "Players & Officials / Rudi Vedelago". ESPNScrum. ESPN. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  2. "Terrace Australian Schoolboys Rugby Reps". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  3. "Football Prize Winners". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  4. "Queensland Reds Representatives". University of Queensland Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  5. "Vedelago quits pro rugby after father's health scare". Perth Now. 7 October 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.


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