Bilal Maarbani


Bilal Maarbani is a Lebanon international rugby league footballer who plays for the Western Suburbs Magpies / Wests Tigers in the Canterbury Cup NSW. He plays as a , or.
He was selected to represent the Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

Early career and personal life

Born in Sydney, Australia, Maarbani is of Lebanese descent through his father Omar. He played his junior rugby league for Bankstown Sports, and attended Bass Hill High School. He is an apprentice electrician.

Playing career

Maarbani originally signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, but moved to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at the start of the 2017 season. He played in Manly's 2017 Under 20s grand final win 20-16 against Parramatta Eels, scoring a try before half time.
He was selected to represent the Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.