Nathan Picchi

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Nathan Picchi
Personal information
Born (1977-11-14) 14 November 1977 (age 46)
New Zealand
Playing information
Position Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1994–95 Hawkes Bay Unicorns 3370028
1996 Leeds Rhinos 10000
1997 Rochdale Hornets
Total3470028
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–98 New Zealand Māori
Source: [1]

Nathan Picchi is a New Zealand rugby league player who played professionally for the Leeds Rhinos.

Playing career

Picchi played for the Hawkes Bay Unicorns in the 1995 Lion Red Cup, and also represented the New Zealand Māori. [2]

In 1996, he signed with the Leeds Rhinos. His career lasted just one match, suffering a bad shoulder dislocation fifty minutes into his début appearance. [3] [4] He was released at the end of the year. [5]

In 1997, Picchi played for the Rochdale Hornets. [6] [7] He later played for Rotherham Giants, and the Gloucestershire Warriors. [3]

In 1998, he played for Manawatu, and again represented New Zealand Māori. [8]

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References

  1. Nathan Picchi rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 284. ISBN   9781869693312.
  3. 1 2 Nathan Picchi therhinos.co.uk
  4. Bell eyes three The Mirror, 10 April 1996
  5. CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE TO THE SUPER LEAGUE The Independent, 13 March 1997
  6. Hall agrees two-year Wigan deal The Independent, 5 February 1997
  7. Leigh topple the Hornets The Bolton News, 9 June 1997
  8. John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 303. ISBN   9781869693312.