|
Samuel Weka Stewart〔(STEWART, Samuel Weka 1985 – 89 – Kiwi #591 ) ''nzleague.co.nz''〕 is a former rugby league footballer who represented his country. He played for the Newcastle Knights when they first started competing in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership and became the Knights first captain. ==Playing career== Stewart was a Wellington Rugby League player for the Randwick club. He made his senior and Wellington debut's in 1981 and was a Junior Kiwi that same year.〔(Team of Century Week 8 ) ''Wellington Rugby League''〕 On the Junior Kiwis 1981 tour of Australia Stewart signed a contract to play with the North Sydney Bears however later opted to instead pursue his career in the New Zealand Police.〔 He was the New Zealand Police Triathlon champion in 1985 and was named the Police Sportsman of the year in 1987.〔''1987 Lion Red Rugby League Annual'', New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1987. p.56〕 Stewart was named one of the Wellington Rugby League's players of the year in 1983. He toured Great Britain and France for the New Zealand Universities side. In 1984 Stewart was first selected for the Central Districts team. Stewart was part of Randwick's hat trick of Wellington Rugby League premierships between 1983 and 1985.〔 Stewart then crossed the Tasman, playing for the Newcastle Knights from 1988 until 1992 and captained their inaugural side. After 81 matches, Stewart was made the Knights first life member.〔 In 1993 Stewart travelled to England and joined the London Crusaders before spending time with Hull KR.〔〔(Riley holds the key to a capital crusade ) ''The Independent'', 19 December 1993〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sam Stewart (rugby league)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|