Kevin Whitley (rugby union)

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Kevin Whitley
Full nameKevin William Whitley
Date of birth (1969-08-12) August 12, 1969 (age 54)
Place of birth Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight246 lb (112 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1995 Canada 1 (0)

Kevin William Whitley (born August 12, 1969) is a Canadian former international rugby union player.

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Whitley was born in Brunei and raised in Australia. [1]

A 6 ft 6 in lock, Whitley was a specialist line-out jumper, who played in Canada for Calgary Irish and Capilano. [2]

In 1995, Whitley gained his solitary Canada cap in a Test against Scotland at Murrayfield. His match ended early when he tore an anterior cruciate ligament late in the first half, taking him out of contention for the upcoming Rugby World Cup. [1] [3]

Whitley played overseas with Coventry, Moseley, Rugby Calvisano and Stade Français. [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ewing, Lori (April 30, 1995). "Rugby Redwood". Calgary Herald .
  2. ↑ "Lock Kevin Could Be Cov's Key To Success". Coventry Evening Telegraph . September 5, 1998.
  3. ↑ "Sense of relief as Scotland end long wait for victory". The Daily Telegraph . January 23, 1995.
  4. ↑ "Whitley Faces A Busy Summer". Sports Argus . April 19, 1987.
  5. ↑ Wilkinson, John (August 13, 2002). "Whitley coming back to Coventry". Coventry Live .
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