Ross Peltier


Ross Peltier is a Jamaican international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Doncaster in the Betfred League 1.

Background

Peltier was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Peltier was part of Bradford's academy before moving to the Huddersfield Giants.

Bradford Bulls

Following a stint at the Keighley Cougars, Peltier signed with the Bradford Bulls on a two year deal beginning in the 2017 season.
2017 - 2017 Season
Peltier featured in the pre-season friendlies against Huddersfield Giants and Keighley Cougars.
Ross featured in Round 1 to Round 2 then in Round 6. He was injured for Rounds 7-13. He played in Round 14 to Round 20 then in Round 23. Ross featured in the Championship Shield Game 1 to Game 7. Peltier also played in the 2017 Challenge Cup in Round 4. He scored against Toulouse Olympique, Dewsbury Rams and Rochdale Hornets.
At the end of the season Peltier signed a 2 Year extension with the Bulls.
2018 - 2018 Season
Peltier featured in the pre-season friendlies against Halifax RLFC, Sheffield Eagles, Toronto Wolfpack and Keighley Cougars.
Ross featured in Round 1 to Round 6 then in Round 8 to Round 21. He also played in Round 23 to Final. Peltier played in the 2018 Challenge Cup in Round 3 to Round 5. He scored against Keighley Cougars, Workington Town, West Wales Raiders, London Skolars, Hemel Stags, Coventry Bears, York City Knights and Oldham R.L.F.C..
2019 - 2019 Season
Ross featured in Round 10 to Round 11 then in Round 13. Ross played in Round 16 to Round 22 then in Round 25 to Round 27. Peltier played in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 5 to Quarter Final. He scored against Toronto Wolfpack, Dewsbury Rams, Sheffield Eagles and Rochdale Hornets. Following financial troubles at Bradford, Peltier signed for Doncaster R.L.F.C..

Statistics

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2017 Bradford Bulls1940016
2018 Bradford Bulls29110044
2019 Bradford Bulls1640016
Total64190076

International career

Peltier made his international début for Jamaica in 2011, during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers. He featured off the bench in the 20-4 win against South Africa and the 4-40 loss against the United States.
Peltier featured in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers. He started at prop forward in the 14-20 defeat by the United States. He scored two tries against the United States. Peltier also started in the 18-all draw with Canada, this draw meant that Jamaica could not qualify for the World Cup.
In 2016 Peltier featured in the record 68-16 win against Ireland, this victory is the biggest win to date for the Jamaican side. Peltier scored against Ireland. He also featured in the 16-all draw against Wales.
Peltier also featured in the test match against France in a warm up before the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.