Shane Christensen (born 20 March 1970) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Primarily a hooker, Christensen played for the Newcastle Knights and was a foundation player for the North Queensland Cowboys in 1995.[2]
An Ingham product, Christensen was signed by the Newcastle Knights for their inaugural season in 1988.[3] In Round 2 of the 1990 NSWRL season, Christensen made his first grade debut in Newcastle's 12–28 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles. During his time with the Knights, Christensen played just three games, spending the majority of his time in the under-21 and reserve grade competitions.
In 1992, Christensen returned to Ingham to play for Herbert River. In 1993 and 1994, he represented the Queensland Residents team on their tours of Papua New Guinea and South Africa. In 1994, he represented the Australian Residents against the New Zealand Residents.[4]
In 1995, Christensen joined the newly established North Queensland Cowboys, playing in their inaugural game against the Sydney Bulldogs. Originally named to start at hooker, he came off the bench after Dean Schifilliti passed a late fitness test. After 10 games with the Cowboys, he left the club at the end of the season. In 1996, he played one more season in Ingham before retiring.
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After retiring, Christensen settled in Townsville, where he taught at Shalom Christian College and coached Souths Townsville.[5]
Referencesedit
^"Shane Christensen – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
^Cadigan, Neil (2015). 25 Years in the Saddle. Playright Publishing. p. 54. ISBN9780994237316.
^Cadigan, Neil (2015). 25 Years in the Saddle. Playright Publishing. p. 81. ISBN9780994237316.
^"Thumbs up for Adopt-a-School". cowboys.com.au. 22 May 2017.
January 01, 1970
shane, christensen, born, march, 1970, former, professional, rugby, league, footballer, played, 1990s, primarily, hooker, christensen, played, newcastle, knights, foundation, player, north, queensland, cowboys, 1995, personal, informationfull, nameborn, 1970, . Shane Christensen born 20 March 1970 is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s Primarily a hooker Christensen played for the Newcastle Knights and was a foundation player for the North Queensland Cowboys in 1995 2 Shane ChristensenPersonal informationFull nameShane ChristensenBorn 1970 03 20 20 March 1970 age 54 Ingham Queensland AustraliaHeight173 cm 5 ft 8 in Weight80 kg 12 st 8 lb Playing informationPositionHookerClub Years Team Pld T G FG P 1990 Newcastle Knights 3 0 0 0 0 1995 North Queensland 10 1 0 0 4 Total 13 1 0 0 4Source 1 As of 6 February 2019Playing career editAn Ingham product Christensen was signed by the Newcastle Knights for their inaugural season in 1988 3 In Round 2 of the 1990 NSWRL season Christensen made his first grade debut in Newcastle s 12 28 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles During his time with the Knights Christensen played just three games spending the majority of his time in the under 21 and reserve grade competitions In 1992 Christensen returned to Ingham to play for Herbert River In 1993 and 1994 he represented the Queensland Residents team on their tours of Papua New Guinea and South Africa In 1994 he represented the Australian Residents against the New Zealand Residents 4 In 1995 Christensen joined the newly established North Queensland Cowboys playing in their inaugural game against the Sydney Bulldogs Originally named to start at hooker he came off the bench after Dean Schifilliti passed a late fitness test After 10 games with the Cowboys he left the club at the end of the season In 1996 he played one more season in Ingham before retiring Post playing career editAfter retiring Christensen settled in Townsville where he taught at Shalom Christian College and coached Souths Townsville 5 References edit Shane Christensen Career Stats amp Summary Rugby League Project Rugby League Project OFFICIAL DEBUT NUMBERS Newcastle Knights Cadigan Neil 2015 25 Years in the Saddle Playright Publishing p 54 ISBN 9780994237316 Cadigan Neil 2015 25 Years in the Saddle Playright Publishing p 81 ISBN 9780994237316 Thumbs up for Adopt a School cowboys com au 22 May 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shane Christensen amp oldid 1162681147, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
