Here is all you need to know about Nathan Merritt and his wife as the former Rugby player is fighting for his life
Nathan Merritt, a retired NRL player, was discovered unconscious on Friday and is now in critical condition at a Sydney hospital, as per a report by outlet Daily Mail.
Who is ex-NRL Nathan Merritt, bio, age, wife, children, salary, net worth and stats
The 40-year-old former South Sydney winger was taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown while allegedly on life support. The former NRL star was discovered unconscious on Friday and brought to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown, according to the Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph.
Who is Nathan Merritt?
Nathan Merritt is an Australian former rugby league player who played in the 2000s and 2010s, was born on May 26, 1983.
A look at Nathan Merritt’s career
Nathan Merritt played on the wing for the New South Wales State of Origin squad and for the National Rugby League’s Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs, where he helped his clubs win the 2014 NRL Premiership. Merritt has additionally played football for the Indigenous All Stars, City, and Prime Minister’s XIII teams in New South Wales.
He made his debut in first-class rugby in round nine of the 2002 NRL season against the New Zealand Warriors at Ericsson Stadium, where he also scored a try. One of the finest players in Rabbitohs history is Merritt, who left the National Rugby League in 2014 after 237 appearances.
Nathan Merritt’s family
Nathan Merritt is the father of five children namely Jade and Jalen, twins, who are 19 years old; Nakeeya, who is 15; and Honey and Anthony, twins, who are 9 years old.
Nathan has a sister who recently provided a health update about her brother. There is no information about his parents or their names.
Who is Nathan Merritt’s wife?
Merritt singled out his children and wife Faith in his retirement announcement along with his children Jalen, Nakeeya, Nathan and Jade.
What is Nathan Merritt’s net worth?
Nathan Merritt has a $1 million net worth and a $400,000 annual salary.