Eric Ferguson (rugby league) facts for kids

Eric Ferguson was born on May 11, 1955. He is a former professional rugby league player from Australia. Eric played for two famous teams: the Eastern Suburbs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Eric Ferguson: A Rugby League Journey

Early Life and First Steps in Rugby

Eric Ferguson is an Indigenous Australian. He grew up in a big family with nine children. Eric lived in different towns in New South Wales, like Rappville, Byron Bay, and Griffith.

He started playing rugby league at a young age. Eric played for a team called Yenda. In 1968, he was the captain of the under-18s team. Later, while playing in Newcastle, he was noticed by the Eastern Suburbs team.

Playing for Eastern Suburbs

Eric Ferguson played as a fullback. Sometimes, he also played as a winger. He joined the Eastern Suburbs team in 1974. He played for them until 1977. During this time, he did not play in many first-grade games.

Success with South Sydney

After leaving Eastern Suburbs, Eric moved to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Here, he got more chances to play in first-grade games. He became a very good goal-kicker for the team.

In 1978, during a game against the Cronulla Sharks, Eric kicked nine goals. He made every single one of his nine attempts!

Eric helped South Sydney reach the finals in 1980. In a key game against the North Sydney Bears, he kicked a winning goal. This happened with less than two minutes left to play. South Sydney made it to the finals by just one point. Eric played in his only finals games against St. George at the SCG.

External Links

• Eric Ferguson at Rugby League Project