Luke Rooney was born on 16 January 1983 and is an Australian former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.
10 Facts About Luke Rooney
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Luke Rooney played rugby league, becoming an Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative winger while playing his club football in the NRL for the Penrith Panthers, with whom he won the 2003 NRL Premiership.
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From 2009 Rooney played rugby union for Toulon, as well as a stint with the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby competition.
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Luke Rooney ended his career playing for RC Toulonnais in the Top 14 competition.
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Luke Rooney completed his final year of high school at St Dominic's College, Penrith in 2000.
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Luke Rooney made his Penrith Panthers' debut on 21 April for Round 10 of the 2001 NRL season.
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Luke Rooney was selected to make his debut for New South Wales in the 2003 State of Origin series, playing in all three games.
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Luke Rooney was selected to play on the wing in the first two games of the 2005 State of Origin series.
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In June 2010, Luke Rooney signed a two-year deal with the Melbourne Rebels.
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Luke Rooney's parents are English and he holds a British passport.