Ethan O'Neill (born 1 June 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for Hull FC in the Betfred Super League.
He has previously played for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League. O'Neill was contracted to the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. He has also played for the Tweed Heads Seagulls, Central Queensland Capras and the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup, as well as South Sydney in the New South Wales Cup.Leigh sign Australian forward O'Neill He played as a earlier in his career.
Background O'Neill was born in Randwick, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He grew up in Maroubra, New South Wales and in Widnes, Cheshire, England.'I do all this for my family': O'Neill motivated by tragedy and history He is the son of former professional rugby league footballer Julian O'Neill.Leigh Leopards sign Julian O'Neill's son Ethan O'Neill
He played for the Clovelly Crocodiles as a junior where he was coached by his future Leigh coach Adrian Lam.Ethan O'Neill looking to add bite to Leigh Leopards pack He progressed through the Sydney Roosters junior system, playing in their Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Jersey Flegg sides between 2015 and 2019.18TH MAN - Ethan O’Neill
O'Neill played for the Queensland under-16 team.Queensland U16 team
Career O'Neill played in the Roosters under 20s side in 2018 and 2019 before moving to the Tweed Heads Seagulls ahead of the 2021 Queensland Cup season.Tweed Seagulls look to their youth in season 2020
He made his debut in March 2021 for the Tweed Seagulls against the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup. He played 4 games for the Tweed before leaving for the Central Queensland Capras.Get to know... Ethan O'Neill
O'Neill made his Capras debut in July 2021.Capras edged by Cutters in XXXX Rivalry Round He played 25 games over the course of a one and a half year stay at Browne Park, before returning to New South Wales to join the Rabbitohs ahead of the 2023 NSW Cup season.Leigh Leopards forward Ethan O'Neill joins Leeds Rhinos
He played in a NRL trial match for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in February 2023. O'Neill played 25 games over the course of the season and in September 2023 won the 2023 NSW Cup Grand Final with victory over the North Sydney Bears.Rabbitohs 22-18 Bears In October 2023 he scored a try in winning the 2023 NRL State Championship, with victory over the Brisbane Tigers.Rabbitohs 42-22 Tigers
Brisbane Broncos After a highly successful 2023 O'Neill moved to the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League. He featured in one NRL trial match in 2024, but did not play in first-grade.Leigh Leopards star eyes NRL and Origin dream after Super League hunt
He spent all of the 2025 season playing in the Queensland Cup for the Burleigh Bears, as a contracted player with the Brisbane Broncos.Leeds Rhinos news: Ethan O'Neill makes 'something special' vow, explains move from Leigh Leopards
Leigh Leopards O'Neill joined the Leigh Leopards in the Super League on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 Super League season.Ex-South Sydney Rabbitohs second-rower Ethan O’Neill makes Super League move
Leeds Rhinos He left the Leopards to join the Leeds Rhinos ahead of the 2026 Super League season.Ethan O’Neill’s 172-word message as Leeds move and Leigh exit announced
Hull FC (loan) On 10 May 2026 it was reported that he had signed for Hull FC in the Super League on loan
Hull FC On 9 July 2026 it was reported that he had made the move to Hull FC permanent, with his immediate release from Leeds Rhinos confirmed
References
External links Leeds Rhinos profile Super League profile Leigh Leopards profile