Jordan Riki

Jordan Riki (born 18 January 2000) is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Jordan Riki

Personal information
Full name	Jordan Riki
Born	(2000-01-18) 18 January 2000 (age 23) Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand
Height	1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2020– Brisbane Broncos 67 15 0 0 60 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2020–23 Māori All Stars 3 2 0 0 8
Source: ^[1] As of 1 October 2023

Background

Riki was born in Raglan, New Zealand, however, he grew up in Christchurch playing his junior footy for the Hornby Panthers. Riki is of Māori heritage through his mother and Indigenous Australian through his biological father.

Career

2020

Prior to the season, Riki represented the Maori All Stars in their 30-16 victory over the Indigenous All Stars. Riki made his first grade debut in round 14 of the 2020 NRL season for Brisbane against the Canberra Raiders.^[2]

Jordan Riki scored his first career try in round 17 of the 2020 NRL season running 40m dummying Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards during a loss against the Penrith Panthers.^[3] After the match, Broncos head coach Peter Gentle told the reporters that Riki could be the long term replacement at Red Hill for the outgoing star forward David Fifita.^{[citation needed]}

Riki made five appearances for Brisbane in his debut season as Brisbane finished last on the table and claimed their first wooden spoon.^[4]

2021

Riki represented the Maori All Stars in a 10 all draw against the Indigenous All Stars, scoring the first try of the game in the 49th minute. On 23 March, Riki re-signed with the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal till the end of 2024. In round 10 of the 2021 NRL season, Riki was sent to the sin bin during Brisbane's 50-6 loss against Manly-Warringah. Riki was also placed on report for a crusher tackle incident during the game.^[5] In Round 20 of the 2021 NRL season, Riki played his best game in his career so far in Brisbane's 37-18 win over arch rivals North Queensland Cowboys. Riki scored a try, set up a try for Brodie Croft and made five tackle breaks in the win.

2022

Riki played a total of 22 games for Brisbane in the 2022 NRL season scoring four tries. Brisbane would finish the season in 9th place on the table.^[6]

2023

Riki played a total of 22 games for Brisbane in the 2023 NRL season. Riki played in Brisbane's 26-24 loss against Penrith in the 2023 NRL Grand Final.^[7]

Honours

Individual

• Maori All-Star (x3): 2020, 2022, 2023

Brisbane Broncos

• NRL Grand Final Runners-up: 2023

Statistics

Club

Season	Team	Matches	Tries	Points
2020	Brisbane	5	1	4
2021		18	3	12
2022		22	4	16
2023		22	7	28
Career totals		67	15	60

Controversy

In September 2021, Riki was involved in a fight with teammate Thomas Flegler after a night out during Brisbane's mad monday celebrations. It was reported that Riki received a cut on his face over the incident.^[8]

References

1. Rugby League Project
2. "Round 14 NRL team lists". NRL.com. 11 August 2020.
3. "Jordan Riki will never forget this moment". NRL.com. 3 September 2020.
4. "Brisbane get wooden spoon as North Queensland finish on a high". www.nrl.com.
5. "Manly thrashes Brisbane 50-6, Wests Tigers beat Newcastle 36-18 as Magic Round gets under way". www.abc.net.au.
6. "NRL 2022: Brisbane Broncos season review". www.sportingnews.com.
7. "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
8. "Brisbane Broncos duo Jordan Riki and Tom Flegler involved in post-season scrap". www.sportingnews.com.

External links

• Brisbane Broncos profile