About John Ritter
John Ritter was an Australian rugby union player.
Walter John Ritter (18 August 1903 – 10 January 1974) was an Australian international rugby union player.
Ritter was born and raised in the town of Mount Tyson in Queensland's Darling Downs region.
A front-row forward, Ritter was coined the "Iron Man" by press in Sydney, on account of his toughness. He played his rugby in Toowoomba for the Valleys club and twice toured with the Wallabies without getting capped. In 1931, Ritter made a single tour appearance in New Zealand, as a hooker against Southland. He also took part in their 1933 tour of South Africa and featured in five uncapped matches, with his lack of size counting again him when it came to team selection.
Ritter has an oval in Dalby, Queensland, named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ritter?
Australian rugby union player
When did John Ritter die?
John Ritter died on 10 January 1974.
What was John Ritter's occupation?
John Ritter was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Ritter?
John Ritter was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ritter (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ritter. https://biography.guide/john-ritter-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Ritter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ritter-rugby-union-player/.
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