Ethan Sanders

Ethan Sanders (born 2005) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

Ethan Sanders

Personal information
Full name	Ethan Sanders
Born	(2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 (age 21)
Weight	89 kg (14 st 0 lb)
Playing information
Position	Five-eighth
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2024 Parramatta Eels 2 0 0 0 0 2025– Canberra Raiders 1 0 3 0 6 Total 3 0 3 0 6
Source: [1] As of 1 June 2025

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.^[2]

Sanders won the 2023 SG Ball Grand Final with Parramatta, playing at halfback.^[3]

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.^[4]