Michael Ratu

Mike Ratu

Personal information
Full name	Michael Ratu
Born	16 October 1987 (1987-10-16) (age 24) Rochdale, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
Weight	13 st 5 lbs (85 kg)
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
2004–2009	Leeds Rhinos	6	1	0	0	4
2010	Hull KR	5	1	0	0	4
	Total	11	2	0	0	8

Michael Ratu is a professional rugby league player. His usual position is centre although he made his First Team debut on the wing as a substitute against Salford City Reds in August 2007.

Playing career

Before joining Leeds, he played for Higgleshaw Cagies, playing for them when they won the Oldham Cup. He also played for Wigan Warriors. He signed a three-year contact with the Rhinos, despite Wigan offering him a new contact.^[1] He played for the Rhinos' academy from 2004. Although he played for the Rhinos' 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 KR.^[2]

Personal life

His favourite sportsperson is Muhammed Ali.^{[citation needed]} The person he most admires in the game is Lesley Vainikolo.^{[citation needed]} He supports both Leeds Rhinos and Manchester United.^{[citation needed]}

Outside rugby

Ratu was schooled at Falinge Park High School near Shawclough, where one of his signed shirts still hangs today.

Honours

He has represented England U15's ad U16's and has also played for Lancashire and Fiji.^[3]

Super League Tries

Scores and results list Michael's try tally first.^[4]

Date	Venue	Opponent	Result	Tournament	Scored
14 August 2009	Headingley Carnegie,	Castleford Tigers	76-12	Super League	1
11 June 2010	Halliwell Jones Stadium	Warrington Wolves	35-16	Super League	1

References

1. ^ "rochdaleobserve". rochdale observer. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/s/344/344640_ratu_joins_the_rhinos.html. 
2. ^ http://www.sporthull.co.uk/hullkr/news/HULL-KR-Ratu-sets-sights-finish/article-1356264-detail/article.html
3. ^ http://www.rugbyleague.com/rugby-league-news/cooks-spoil-fijian-broth.html
4. ^ http://www.slstats.org/p335/Shaun+Briscoe.html

Persondata
Name	Ratu, Danny
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	16 October 1987
Place of birth	Rochdale, England
Date of death
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