Ricky Riccitelli

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ricky Riccitelli
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 3, 1995(1995-02-03)
Age	29
Birthplace	Durban
Country	South Africa
Birth City	KwaZulu-Natal
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ricky Riccitelli Biography

Ricky Riccitelli is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on February 3, 1995 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. John Ricky Riccitelli, the son Gail Luiz Riccitelli and John Riccitelli, was born in Durban on 3 February 1995. After his mother was offered a job in New Zealand, Riccitelli and both his parents immigrated to New Zealand as a four-year-old. He settled in Oakura and attended Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth. Riccitelli was a star in rugby union and cricket during secondary school. He was awarded the sportsman of year award by his school in 2012. He was a cricketer who played in Taranaki junior grades sides. This is his school’s first XI since 2009.

Riccitelli also played in the disappointing Hawke’s Bay team in 2016, which finished last. He made progress as a loosehead starter prop in their Mitre 10 Cup campaign. Riccitelli returned to his preferred and primary role of hooker during the Bay of Plenty match at Napier’s McLean Park. After he participated in all ten Hawke’s Bay matches, Riccitelli extended his club’s appearances up to 18 making it a personal best.

Riccitelli returned to his home province of Taranaki. Having already secured Jordie Barrett, Taranaki had lured Riccitelli for the 2017 and 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season’s, him to signing a two-year deal. With hooker Rhys Marshall taking up an offer to play for Munster in Ireland at the end of the previous season, coach Colin Cooper said Riccitelli had a chance to claim the vacant hooker position.

Riccitelli represents the Taranaki provincial team and made his professional debut for the union in 2017 at the age of 22. He spent a season at the Hawke’s Bay side, before earning a short-term contract in the Hurricanes 2016 Super Rugby squad. He has defended the Ranfurly Shield with Hawke’s Bay in 2014 and Taranaki in 2017, won a championship with the Hurricanes in 2016 and was named Player of the Year at the TRFU Amber and Black awards. He has scored 6 career tries in all competitions.

Riccitelli was also considered by other provincial unions. However, Riccitelli signed a two year deal with Hawke’s Bay in May 2015 under coach Craig Philpott. Philpott was impressed by his performance after seeing him at the New Zealand under-20 trial camp. In 2015, he made his provincial debut. He played in the pre-season Ranfurly Shield matches against Horowhenua–Kapiti (Mid Canterbury) and Mid Canterbury. He also made six appearances in the 2015 ITM Cup season.

Ricky Riccitelli Net Worth

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

John Ricky Riccitelli (/r i: tS i t . e l e l. He was selected for the 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Championships in New Zealand. He also participated in Francis Douglas Memorial College’s first XV.

He represented Taranaki at rugby’s under-14 and under-18 levels, and was selected for the Hurricanes under-16 tournament team in 2012. Riccitelli was a three-year student at Otago University. He played rugby for the Southern club in Dunedin, and captained the Otago Under-19s. Riccitelli left for the Under 20 World Championships in Italy in 2015. He also spent time with Jon Preston, former assistant coach of the Highlanders. Riccitelli also played for New Zealand’s U20’s at the Oceania Junior Championship earlier that year. Riccitelli was able to participate in seven of eight Baby Blacks games (including the historic win over England in U20 WC final). He started as a loosehead prop.

Riccitelli became a regular starter for the Hurricanes in the 2017 Super Rugby season after another injury to Hurricanes’ captain and first-choice All Blacks hooker Dane Coles. He was preferred over Leni Apisai for the role. Riccitelli was eventually called up as injury cover for the All Blacks’ 2017 Rugby Championship, with Coles out of the first round and Liam Coltman out for the season. Riccitelli did not play in the competition and was released back to Taranaki after Coles recovered from his second concussion of the 2017 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ricky Riccitelli Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Ricky Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Ricky Riccitelli celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.

Top Facts about Ricky Riccitelli

1. Ricky Riccitelli is a New Zealand rugby union player.
2. He was born on May 22, 1995 in Wellington, New Zealand.
3. Riccitelli plays as a hooker for the Hurricanes and Taranaki.
4. He made his Super Rugby debut in 2016.
5. Riccitelli has played for the Maori All Blacks since 2017.
6. He won the Mitre 10 Cup with Taranaki in 2018.
7. Riccitelli has scored multiple tries in both Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup matches.
8. He stands at a height of 1.81m (5’11”) and weighs around 105kg (231lbs).
9. Riccitelli is known for his strong work ethic and physicality on the field.
10. As of August 2021, he has played over 50 Super Rugby matches and over 30 Mitre 10 Cup matches.