George Katrib is an Australian former rugby league footballer who represented Lebanon at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.

George Katrib
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Katrib
BornSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionCentre
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000 Lebanon 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Background

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Katrib was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Playing career

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From the Sydney Bulls, Katrib was selected for Lebanon's 2000 World Cup squad. He started the first match at centre and was one of three players requiring medical treatment for hypothermia after the match due to the poor weather in Gloucester.[2] He missed the second match due to a knee injury, playing in the third match from the bench.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ George Katrib rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. ^ Cold front lays low Lebanese players The Independent, 31 October 2000
  3. ^ Forgive me, says Griffiths The Telegraph, 2 November 2000
  4. ^ Unlikely lads depart with pride and parity The Independent, 6 November 2000