Kent Lambert (rugby player)

Kent King Lambert (born 23 March 1952) is a New Zealand former rugby union and rugby league footballer.

Kent Lambert

Birth name	Kent King Lambert
Date of birth	(1952-03-23) 23 March 1952
Place of birth	Wairoa, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	102 kg (225 lb)
School	Te Aute College
University	Massey University
Occupation(s)	Publican
Rugby league career
Position(s) Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1978–79 Penrith ()
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop All Black No. 718 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1971–77 Manawatu () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1972–73 New Zealand Māori 11 (0) 1972–77 New Zealand

Rugby union career

A prop, Lambert represented Manawatu at a provincial level, and 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]

References

1. Akers, Clive. "Kent Lambert". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 February 2015.

Awards
Preceded by Bill Bush	Tom French Memorial Māori rugby union player of the year 1976	Succeeded by Bill Osborne