Ronan Michael
Ronan Michael is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Bradford Bulls in the Betfred Super League and Ireland national [rugby league team|Ireland] at international level.
He previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, and spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Whitehaven, York and the Swinton Lions.
Background
Born in Balbriggan to a Canadian-Irish mother and an Antiguan father, Michael grew up playing rugby union.He began playing rugby league in 2017 for Longhorns RL and was selected to play for in 2018 and 2019.
Playing career
Huddersfield Giants
Michael signed an academy contract with the Huddersfield Giants for the 2019 season.Michael moved to Australia in January 2020 to play for the Canberra Raiders in their Jersey Flegg Cup team. He remained contracted to Huddersfield for 2021. He did not play any competition matches for Canberra as the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned home in March 2020.
Michael was named to make his Super League debut for the Huddersfield Giants against the Wigan Warriors in round 20 of the 2020 Super League season. He was the first Irish-born player to play in the Super League since Brian Carney in 2009.