Charly Runciman (born 22 July 1993) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre and winger for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the Canterbury Cup NSW.

Charly Runciman
Personal information
Born (1993-07-22) 22 July 1993 (age 31)
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2013–15 St George Illawarra 12 6 0 0 24
2015–18 Widnes Vikings 93 24 0 0 96
Total 105 30 0 0 120
Source: [1][2]
As of 12 August 2018

He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL and the Widnes Vikings in the Super League.

Background

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Born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Runciman played his junior football for the St Johns and Dubbo CYMS, before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons.

Playing career

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Early career

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In 2012 and 2013, Runciman played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons' NYC team.[3][4] At the end of 2012, he was named the Dragons' NYC Player of the Year.[5] On 20 April 2013, he played for the New South Wales under-20s team against the Queensland under-20s team.[6]

2013

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In Round 16 of the 2013 NRL season, Runciman made his NRL debut for the Dragons against the Penrith Panthers.[7] On 27 August 2013, he was named at centre in the 2013 NYC Team of the Year.[8] On 13 October 2013, he played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.[9]

2014

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On 23 May 2014, Runciman re-signed with the Dragons on a 2-year contract.[10]

2015

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On 21 July 2015, Runciman signed a 2+12-year contract with Super League team Widnes effective immediately, after being granted a release from the final 1+12 years of his Dragons contract.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Charly Runciman rugbyleagueproject.org
  3. ^ "R". NYC DATABASE.
  4. ^ "Charly Runciman player results, scores, news and statistics". Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Charly Runciman". Dragons.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Under 20's Origin squads named". National Rugby League. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Late Mail: Round 16". St. George Illawarra Dragons. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  8. ^ "2013 Holden Cup Team of the Year". National Rugby League. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  9. ^ "Junior Kangaroos team named". National Rugby League. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Runciman To Remain A Dragon". Dragons.com.au. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  11. ^ "Grant Runciman Release". Dragons.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  12. ^ "Dragons grant Runciman release to join Vikings | NRL". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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