Ethan Sanders

Ethan Sanders
Personal information
Full nameEthan Sanders
Born (2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 (age 22)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight91 kg (14 st 5 lb)
Playing information
PositionHalfback, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2024 Parramatta Eels 2 0 0 0 0
2025– Canberra Raiders 25 3 84 1 181
Total 27 3 84 1 181
Source:
As of 21 August 2026

Ethan Sanders (born 30 January 2004) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

Background

Sanders has played for New South Wales at under-18 and under-19 level. He played his junior rugby league at Hills District Bulls.

Sanders won the 2023 SG Ball Grand Final with Parramatta, playing at halfback.

Playing career

In round 8 of the 2024 NRL season, Sanders made his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels in their 32–18 loss against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles playing at five-eighth. In April 2024, it was announced that Sanders had signed a contract to join the Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2025 NRL season. In round 13 of the 2025 NRL season, Sanders made his club debut for Canberra in their 26-24 victory over the Sydney Roosters. In round 1 of the 2026 NRL season, Sanders kicked the winning field goal for Canberra as they defeated Manly 29-28 in golden point extra-time. Sanders played 23 games for Canberra in the 2026 NRL season as the club finished 11th on the table and missed the finals.

On 15 October 2026, the Raiders announced that Sanders had re-signed with the club until the end of 2028.

Statistics

Year Team Games Tries Goals FG Pts
2024 Parramatta Eels 2
2025 Canberra Raiders 2 3 6
2026 23 3 81 175
2027
Totals 27 3 84 1 181

References

  1. ↑ "Ethan Sanders - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Ethan Sanders". March 12, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Schoolboy Cup Eels halves Sanders and Talagi battle in Grand Final rematch". June 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Ethan Sanders won't join Canberra early: Brad Arthur". canberradaily.com.au.
  5. ↑ "'Unbelievable': Ethan Sanders comes up trumps in golden point epic". news.com.au.
  6. ↑ "The Mole's season review: Question Raiders must ask after rookie's stunning debut". www.nine.com.au.
  7. ↑ "Ethan Sanders extends with Raiders until end of 2028". Canberra Raiders. 2026-10-15. Retrieved 2026-10-15.