Former Eels cult hero finds new home

Joshua Mayne

Former Eels cult hero finds new home image

Semi Radradra has signed with the Shizuoka Blue Revs as he continues his rugby union career.

The former rugby league player was a cult hero at the Parramatta Eels, scoring 82 tries in 94 appearances for the club.

He made the switch to the 15-player code in 2017, signing with Toulon.

The Fiji international remained in France as he shifted to Bordeaux two seasons later, before a move to Bristol in 2020.

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Radradra has spent the last three years with Lyon but is now set for a move away from Europe.

He will link up with Shizuoka when the new season begins in December.

The Japan Rugby League One club won 14 of their 18 regular season matches last campaign, but were bundled out by Kobe Steelers in their first playoff match. 

"It’s an honour to be joining the Blue Revs next season," Radradra, 33, said.

"Playing in Japan League One has been a goal of mine, and I’m excited that I get to join a top club like Blue Revs.

"I’m extremely motivated and will give my all to add to the team next season.

"I’m very much looking forward to my arrival in Japan and meeting my new teammates and coaches and getting stuck into pre-season training.

"See you all soon!"

Joshua Mayne

Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News currently based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and a journalist at Ministry of Sport. Joshua specialises in rugby league, motorsport and tennis. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.