Nathan Picchi

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

Nathan Picchi
Personal information
Born (1977-11-14) 14 November 1977
New Zealand
Playing information
PositionLoose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1994–95 Hawkes Bay Unicorns 33 7 0 0 28
1996 Leeds Rhinos 1 0 0 0 0
1997 Rochdale Hornets
Total 34 7 0 0 28
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–98 New Zealand Māori
Source: [1]

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. 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.
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