Matthew Ridge

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matthew Ridge
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1968(1968-08-27)
Age	56
Birthplace	Rotorua
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Bay of Plenty
Horoscope	Leo

Matthew Ridge Biography

Matthew Ridge is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on August 27, 1968 in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. From 1990 to 1998, Fullback was the New Zealand All Blacks’ fullback. Later, he became a television host.

Both he and He and Israel Dagg both represented New Zealand in World Cup play. represented New Zealand at the World Cup.

Ridge was educated at Mount Albert Grammar School and Auckland Grammar School. He was selected for Auckland age-group teams and played for New Zealand Secondary Schools in 1986.

In 1988, while still aged 18, he made his first-class debut for the New Zealand Colts and played one match for Auckland. In the 1989 season, Ridge made rapid progress with Ponsonby and as part of the dominant Auckland team of that time.

He was romantically associated with Nicky Watson, a model of underwear.

Matthew Ridge Net Worth

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

Before he became a rugby player as a teenager, he was a tennis and soccer player.

After his retirement from rugby, he was well-known for his work in sports- related TV programs like Marc & Matthew’s Rocky Road and Game of Two Halves.

Matthew John Ridge (born 27 August 1968) is a New Zealand television presenter, and a former rugby union and rugby league footballer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Matthew Ridge height 5 ft 11 in Matthew weight 92 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Matthew Ridge Dating?

According to our records, Matthew Ridge married to Sally Ridge. As of December 1, 2023, Matthew Ridge’s is not dating anyone.

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A fullback in both codes, Ridge played rugby union for Auckland and became an All Black, but never won an international cap. He turned professional in 1990 with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles of the New South Wales Rugby League, and won the 1996 ARL Premiership. He later captained the Auckland Warriors and New Zealand national team (the Kiwis). An accurate goal-kicker, he set several scoring records in rugby league.

Facts & Trivia

Matthew Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Matthew Ridge celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

After an injury-interrupted 1992 season when Ridge regained his place as the Kiwis’ fullback for the two tests against the touring Great Britain team, the 1993 season started solidly. However, he was sidelined for the rest of the year after suffering a knee injury. The injury saw him miss selection for the mid-season Trans-Tasman series against as well as the end of year Kiwi tour of Great Britain and France.

Top Facts about Matthew Ridge

1. Matthew Ridge is a former New Zealand rugby league and union player.
2. He played for the Auckland Warriors in the NRL.
3. Ridge also played for the All Blacks in rugby union.
4. He won two Rugby League World Cups with New Zealand.
5. Ridge has worked as a TV broadcaster and presenter.
6. He hosted the New Zealand version of The Apprentice.
7. Ridge was married to former Miss Universe Lorraine Downes.
8. He has four children, including reality TV star Jaime Ridge.
9. In 2019, he was inducted into the New Zealand Rugby League Hall of Fame.
10. Ridge is known for his controversial opinions and outspoken personality on social media.

What is Matthew Ridge doing now?

Around 2010, Ridge stepped out of the limelight but now he is back on television, hosting Prime’s Designing Dreams , a new six-part local series focusing on prominent New Zealand architects. Matthew Ridge says Designing Dreams provides instant gratification.

Is Matthew Ridge still married?

Matthew ended up with Eric Watson’s former wife Nicky Watson (now Nicola Robinson-Evans) before getting into a relationship and having a son with former TrueBliss singer Carly Binding. He is now married to model Chloe Liggins , with whom he has a 17-month-old son.

Was Matthew Ridge an All Black?

Matthew John Ridge (born 27 August 1968) is a New Zealand television presenter, and a former rugby union and rugby league footballer. Source: A fullback in both codes, Ridge played rugby union for Auckland and became an All Black , but never won an international cap.

Who did Matthew Ridge marry?

Sally Ridge

Where is Carly Binding?

Carly Binding
Origin| Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Genres| Pop
Instruments| Vocals, guitar