Riley Norton Age, Wiki and Bio

Riley Norton

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth02/01/2006
Age19 years
BirthplaceStellenbosch, South Africa

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Cricketer (All-rounder)
  • Rugby Player
Famous forExcelling in both cricket and rugby

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 6" (198 cm)
Eye ColorLight Blue Hazel
Hair ColorLight Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Rhenish Primary School, Stellenbosch
  • Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
College/UniversityStellenbosch University
Educational QualificationPursuing a bachelor degree of Commerce in Investment Management (as of July 2025)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Swimming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherChris Norton (Former Rugby Player)
MotherAndrea Norton
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Tim Norton
  • Kei Norton
SisterNone

Career

Cricket
International DebutODI - ICC U‑19 Cricket World Cup (2024)
Jersey Number# 25 (U-19 South Africa)
Coaches
  • Deon Botes
  • Brad Haller
Batting StyleLeft-hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium
Rugby
Debut2025
Jersey Number# 8 (U-20 South Africa)
Domestic/State Team
  • Maties Rugby
  • Western Province
RoleLock forward
Coach/MentorKevin Foote
Achievements
  • Led U19 cricket team in tri-series against India and Afghanistan in 2023.
  • Participated in U19 World Cup 2024, recognized as best all-rounder in South Africa.
  • Played in 8 Youth ODIs, taking 13 wickets and scoring 116 runs.
  • Captain of South Africa's U20 rugby team for the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2025, leading team to championship victory.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Riley grew up in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
He is recognized for his dual prowess in cricket and rugby.
His father played for Maties Rugby from 1991 to 2003.
Riley showed an early interest in cricket and rugby.
He attended schools known for producing top players in both sports.
In his final school year, he was captain of both the First XV rugby team and the First XI cricket team.
Secured SA Schools Colours in both sports, which is uncommon.
Riley’s cricket skills shone during the U19 World Cup, leading to a standout performance against Sri Lanka.
Despite impressive cricket feats, he chose to pursue rugby with Maties Rugby instead.
He compared his accomplishments to dual-sport players like Namibia’s Rudie van Vuuren.
Cites Pieter-Steph du Toit and Kagiso Rabada as his inspirations.