Scott Dureau facts for kids
Scott Dureau was an Australian professional rugby league player. He was known for his skill as a halfback and his ability to kick goals. Scott played for important teams like the Catalans Dragons in the Super League and the Newcastle Knights in Australia's NRL. He was a talented athlete who made a big impact in the sport.
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Personal information
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| Born | 29 July 1986 Taree, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Died | 18 July 2026 (aged 39) Australia |
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Playing information
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| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contents
About Scott Dureau
Early Life and Beginnings
Scott Dureau was born in Taree, New South Wales, Australia, on July 29, 1986. From a young age, he showed a passion for rugby league. He started his junior football career playing for the Port Macquarie Sharks.
Scott passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 39. He had been dealing with a serious illness for some time.
Scott's Rugby League Journey
Playing for the Newcastle Knights
In the early 2000s, the Newcastle Knights recognized Scott's talent. They signed him to play in their junior teams. He quickly earned several awards at the club.
Scott made his professional debut for the Knights in 2007. This exciting moment happened against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. He played for the Knights until 2010. At that time, the coach suggested it would be good for Scott to look for a new team. This was because the Knights had many other talented players in his position.
Time with the Catalans Dragons
In 2011, Scott Dureau moved to France to play for the Catalans Dragons. He quickly became the team's main halfback. He had a very successful three years with the Dragons.
Scott was recognized for his excellent performance. He was named in the Super League Dream Team in both 2011 and 2012. In 2012, he also received the prestigious Albert Goldthorpe Medal.
During 2013 and 2014, Scott faced a serious health challenge that required surgery. This meant he missed a significant part of those seasons.
A Brief Loan to the Sydney Roosters
In the middle of the 2014 season, Scott Dureau joined the Sydney Roosters on a temporary loan. However, he did not get to play any games for the club in the NRL.
Returning to Catalans and Retirement
Scott returned to the Catalans Dragons for the 2015 season. He continued to play in the Super League. At the end of the 2015 season, Scott decided to retire from playing professional rugby league.
After Playing: Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Scott Dureau stayed involved in rugby league. He took on a coaching role with his former club, the Newcastle Knights. This allowed him to share his knowledge and experience with new players.
