Stephen Shennan (rugby union)
Romania international rugby union & league player
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Stephen Ross Shennan (born 7 January 1991) is a New Zealand-born Romanian rugby union player. He plays in the wing position for professional SuperLiga club Timișoara.[1][2]
Stephen Shennan playing for Timișoara Saracens during the 2019 Cupa României Final | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Stephen Ross Shennan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 7 January 1991 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st 2 lb; 200 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Shennan attended Kelston Boys' High School and previously played rugby league in his early career, representing the New Zealand Māori under-19s in 2009. A member of the Te Atatu Roosters club, Shennan was named the Auckland Rugby League's rookie of the year in 2009. He later signed for the New Zealand Warriors and played in their Toyota Cup winning under-20's side in 2011.[3][4]
International career
He also plays for Romania's national team the Oaks, making his international debut at the 2014–16 European Nations Cup in a match against the Os Lobos.[5]
