Shane Rigon

Shane Rigon (born 6 January 1977) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

Background Rigon was educated at Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham. He played his junior rugby for Lewisham Christian Brothers and St George Dragons.

Playing career Rigon made his début in the top grade in 1996 for the Roosters against Parramatta. He played for the Roosters from the interchange bench in their 2000 NRL Grand Final loss to the Brisbane Broncos.

In November 2000, Rigon signed for Bradford Bulls in the Super League. Rigon played for Bradford from the interchange bench in their 2001 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.

Rigon later returned to Australia to continue playing in the NRL for the South Sydney Rabbitohs during a difficult time in the club's history as they finished last on the table 3 times in 5 years. Rigon's last game in first grade was a 30–6 loss against Manly-Warringah in the 2007 qualifying final.