Sean Rudder (born 13 February 1979) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

Rudder played for the Newcastle Knights, Sydney Roosters, Castleford Tigers and the Catalans Dragons as a five-eighth or loose forward.

Rudder played at five-eighth for the Newcastle Knights in their upset 2001 NRL Grand Final victory over the Parramatta Eels.

Having won the 2001 NRL Premiership, the Newcastle side traveled to England to play the 2002 World Club Challenge against Super League champions, the Bradford Bulls.

[4] In round 16 of the 2008 NRL season, Rudder was called into Sydney Roosters side against Canterbury.