Ronald Volkman (born 4 July 2002) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background Volkman was born in Sydney, Australia. He went to Waverley College where he played rugby union. He is of Samoan and German descent.
Playing career Volkman is a Cabramatta Rugby Leagues junior, and signed with the Sydney Roosters in 2021. Volkman also played in the NSW Cup for the North Sydney Bears. In May 2022, he was released mid season by the Roosters and signed with the New Zealand Warriors on a three-year deal. Volkman made his first grade debut in round 15 of the 2022 NRL season in his side's 40–6 loss to the Penrith Panthers at Dolphin Stadium. In December 2023, Volkman was granted a release from his contract with the Warriors.
2024 On 4 January 2024, Volkman signed a one-year deal to join St. George Illawarra, but failed a routine medical exam due to a shoulder injury that required surgery before the contract could be registered with the NRL. It was later announced that the Warriors would pay for Volkman's surgery and rehab. On 24 September 2024, it was announced that the Dragons had been issued a breach notice over the saga and were fined $40,000. On 5 December, the Eels announced that Volkman had signed a deal to join the team after he had passed a medical on his shoulder.
2025 Volkman made his club debut for Parramatta in round 1 of the 2025 NRL season against Melbourne which saw the side lose 56-18. Following two lacklustre performances at halfback to start the year, Volkman was demoted to the NSW Cup by head coach Jason Ryles ahead of Parramatta's round 3 match against Canterbury.
On 21 May, Parramatta announced that Volkman signed a one-year extension.
2026 On 2 September 2026, Parramatta announced Volkman had re-signed for a further two years. Volkman played 19 matches for Parramatta in the 2026 NRL season and was considered by many critics to be one of the team’s best performers despite the club finishing 13th on the table.
Statistics +YearTeamGamesTriesGoalsFGPts2022 New Zealand Warriors220233142025 Parramatta Eels2202621831392027Totals2593143
References
External links New Zealand Warriors NRL profile New Zealand Warriors NSW Cup profile