Kurt Gidley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kurt Gidley
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 7, 1982(1982-06-07)
Age	42
Birthplace	Australia
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Gemini

Kurt Gidley Biography

Kurt Gidley is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 7, 1982 in Australia, Australia. He made his professional debut in 2001 for the Newcastle Knights, and is a multiple-time NRL All-Star.

While playing for Australia, he has been teammates with Billy Slater.

Having won the 2001 NRL Premiership, the Knights traveled to England to play the 2002 World Club Challenge against Super League champions, the Bradford Bulls. Gidley played on the wing in Newcastle’s loss. Gidley had a productive 2004 season (being 18th man for the NSW Blues). In round 10 of the 2004 NRL season Gidley made history when he won the Knights’ first ever golden point match by kicking the winning field goal after 3 minutes and 26 seconds of extra time. The Knights were without Andrew Johns for the season. That game was against the Broncos at Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium). Gidley missed most of season 2005 due to injury.

In 2006, Gidley travelled to Papua New Guinea to play for the Prime Minister’s XIII against the Kumuls. Gidley had a productive season in 2007. He scored multiple times for the Newcastle Knights as well as having done well at converting goals. He scored 15 points against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in their round 5 clash including 2 tries 3/4 goals and a field goal. He has also represented NSW in 2007 State of Origin. In the final round of the 2007 season, with scores level at 24–24, he kicked a penalty goal 12 seconds before full-time to give the Knights a 26–24 victory over the Wests Tigers (who needed to win to book a finals spot), which also ended a 7 match losing streak and allowed Newcastle to avoid the wooden spoon.

He has two older brothers, including successful rugby player Matthew Gidley.

Kurt Gidley Net Worth

Kurt Gidley is one of the richest Rugby Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kurt Gidley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played his junior rugby for the Hunter Mariners.

He made his debut for Australia’s national team in 2007.

Kurt Gidley (born 7 June 1982) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. An Australia international and New South Wales State of Origin representative and captain, he previously played in the National Rugby League for the Newcastle Knights, captaining them for 123 games. He played as a fullback, five-eighth, halfback and hooker, although due to his versatility, he was able to slip into the positions of centre and lock when needed throughout his career.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kurt Gidley height 5 ft 10 in Kurt weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kurt Gidley Dating?

According to our records, Kurt Gidley married to Brooke McNamara. As of December 1, 2023, Kurt Gidley’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2011, Gidley competed in the third season of the Channel Seven television series Australia’s Greatest Athlete.

Facts & Trivia

Kurt Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Kurt Gidley celebrates birthday on June 7 of every year.

On his Super League début for the Wolves, Gidley converted 2 goals in a man of the match performance against 2015 champions the Leeds Rhinos. In April, he picked up the Super League Player of the Month award.

What is Kurt Gidley doing now?

Playing between 2001-2015 Gidley played 251 games for his beloved Knights and won a championship in 2001. A multi-tool player Kurt played in the Five- eighth, Halfback, Hooker and Fullback positions. Kurt currently is involved with his own beer company and is enjoying life post NRL.

When did Kurt Gidley retire?

In June 2017 it was announced that Gidley would retire at the end of the 2017 season.