Ruben Wiki (born January 25 1973 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand Rugby League player for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League competition. He is contracted until the end of the 2008 season. He also previously played for the Canberra Raiders for over 10 years.

Wiki has also represented New Zealand on more than fifty separate occasions between 1994 and 2005. Wiki is the current captain of the New Zealand team. Initially a centre, Wiki now plays predominately at Prop Forward though he can also play in the second-row.

Wiki is famous for drinking a bowl of the pacific island drink kava after each match, and contributes this to his longevity in the game.

Career highlights

• 2005 - Was awarded man of the match in his 50th test for the Kiwis In the same match he also became the first player ever to receive 50 test caps for their country. New Zealand won this historic test against Australia 24-0 and consequently beat Australia for the first time in a series since 1953.
• Junior Club: Otahuhu
• First Grade Debut: Round 11, Canberra v South Sydney at Canberra Stadium, June 13, 1993
• Career Stats: 252 first-grade career games to date scoring 66 tries
• Recently nominated as the most feared player in Rugby League by current players including the "British Bulldog" Adrian Morley.

External links

• Ruben Wiki Official Player Profile
• Ruben Wiki NRL Player Profile

New Zealand rugby league players | 1973 births | Living people