Kent Lambert (rugby)
NZ international rugby union & league player
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Kent King Lambert (born 23 March 1952) is a New Zealand former rugby union and rugby league footballer.
BornKent King Lambert
23 March 1952
23 March 1952
Wairoa, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
SchoolTe Aute College
| Born | Kent King Lambert 23 March 1952 Wairoa, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Te Aute College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Massey University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Publican | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby union career
A prop, Lambert represented Manawatu at provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1977. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals.[1]
Rugby league career
In December 1977, Lambert signed a three-year contract with the Penrith Rugby League Club in Sydney. However, injury curtailed his career and he retired in 1979.[1]
