12 Facts About Ricky Thorby

Ricky Thorby was born on 2 October 1985 and is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League.

Ricky Thorby previously played for the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Ricky Thorby mainly played for St George Illawarra's feeder club as a Prop.

Ricky Thorby was named in North Queensland's round 2 and 6 sides in 2011 but was ruled out of both clashes due to injury, which happened to be an injury effected first season in the prop's first season with the Townsville club.

Ricky Thorby was only available for the club for only half the season in 2011, playing well for feeder club Northern Pride after injuries plagued his season.

In 2012 Ricky Thorby was a stand-out in North Queensland's pre-season and trials and was rewarded with an 18th man spot in the club's round 4 clash against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

Ricky Thorby made his first appearance for North Queensland's round 5 game against the Canberra Raiders, he replaced Co-Captain Matthew Scott and ran for an impressive 94 metres off the bench.

In round 8 2012, Ricky Thorby was rewarded with player of the match award with The anzac teddy for his strong carries.

Ricky Thorby had been one of the most improved players in the 2012 NRL season and had been described a human bowling ball.

Ricky Thorby came off contract with North Queensland at the end of the 2012 NRL season but was resigned until the end of 2014.

In 2016 Ricky Thorby joined the Norths Devils A grade team for the TDRL season.

Ricky Thorby is married to Kirrily Hardy and the pair have two young children together.