Robert Mathias (rugby league)

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Robert Mathias
Personal information
Full nameRobert Mathias
Born (2003-09-10) 10 September 2003 (age 21)
Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb)
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024 PNG Hunters 1130012
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024 PNG Prime Minister's XIII 10000
2024– Papua New Guinea 10000
Source: [1]
As of 21 October 2024

Robert Mathias is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the PNG Hunters in the QLD Cup and Papua New Guinea [2] at international level. [3] [4]

Career

Mathias made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 22–10 victory over Fiji Bati in the 2024 Pacific Test. [5]

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References

  1. "Robert Mathias - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/10/19/home-alone-olam-clone-overcomes-away-game-ban-to-earn-png-call-up/
  3. "Kumuls squad named– The National". www.thenational.com.pg.
  4. "Robert Mathias". Queensland Rugby League. 21 October 2024.
  5. "Bati Boilover! Cowboys young gun, former Dragons star shine in PNG's stunning rout of Fiji". Fox Sports. 19 October 2024.