Ron Clothier was[citation needed] an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.
He played for Balmain and Penrith in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.
Clothier played at second row in the final as Balmain took a shock halftime lead over St George before Saints came back in the second half to win 11–6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Clothier was also selected to play for New South Wales in 1964 and featured in one game against Queensland scoring a try.
Clothier missed the 1966 NSWRL season due to injury and did not play in the club's grand final defeat against St George.