About Ray Beavan
Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 81). Ray Beavan was an Australian rugby league player.
Ray Beaven (1936−2018) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played for the Eastern Suburbs, Canterbury Bulldogs and for the Australian national side.
Beaven began his rugby league career with Eastern Suburbs in Australia's leading competition, the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) in 1958. Beaven, a five-eighth or centre, played 10 matches for the Roosters.
In 1960 Beaven moved to the rural NSW township of Tumut where he played for the local side. In 1961 Beaven was selected to represent NSW in 2 interstate matches against Queensland and later that year gained selection for the Australian national side for its tour of New Zealand.
He returned to the NSWRL in 1962, where he captained Canterbury-Bankstown to a Pre-Season Cup final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Beavan?
Australian rugby league footballer (1936-2018)
When was Ray Beavan born?
Ray Beavan was born on 26 July 1936 in Yass.
When did Ray Beavan die?
Ray Beavan died on 6 June 2018.
What was Ray Beavan's occupation?
Ray Beavan was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ray Beavan?
Ray Beavan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Beavan. https://biography.guide/ray-beavan/
MLA: "Ray Beavan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-beavan/.
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