Bruce Ranier was[citation needed] an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
The following season, Souths again reached the preliminary final but were defeated by Manly-Warringah.
In 1960, Eastern Suburbs reached the NSWRL grand final against St George.
Ranier played at halfback as St George were never troubled by Easts winning their 5th straight premiership 31–6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Ranier retired from playing at the end of 1963 having made a total of 75 appearances for Easts.