About Ed Rigney
Lived 1893 – 1975 (aged 81–82). Ed Rigney was an Australian rugby league player.
Ed 'Snowy' Rigney (1893–1975), was a rugby league footballer for Newtown and the Eastern Suburbs clubs who played in the New South Wales Rugby League.
Playing career Snowy Rigney began his rugby league career with the Newtown club in 1917, he played in 38 matches with that club before joining Eastern Suburbs in 1920.
A fullback, Rigney played 63 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years 1920-24 & 1926 including the 1923 premiership decider. He was often nicknamed 'Muscles' due to his small statue. His son, Ted, was an aspiring amateur golfer in the 1940s and 1950s.
Rigney was selected to represent New South Wales rugby league team in 1919 and 1921 and is recognized as the Newtown Jets' 107th player, and the Sydney Roosters' 114th player.
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Who was Ed Rigney?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Ed Rigney born?
Ed Rigney was born in 1893 in Sydney.
When did Ed Rigney die?
Ed Rigney died in 1975 in Pagewood.
What was Ed Rigney's occupation?
Ed Rigney was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ed Rigney?
Ed Rigney was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Rigney. https://biography.guide/ed-rigney/
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