Sam Giddens

Sam Giddens (born 11 September 1984, Napier, New Zealand) is a rugby union player who competed professionally in New Zealand and Europe, playing as a centre.

Sam Giddens
Date of birth (1984-09-11) 11 September 1984
Place of birthNapier, New Zealand
Height1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009-2010
2010-2011		 Bristol
Piacenza		 14 (23)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007-2009
2011		 Hawkes Bay
Otago		 33
5		 (54)
(0)

Playing career

Giddens made his debut for Hawkes Bay during the 2007 Air New Zealand Cup, and spent three seasons for the province as a regular starter, also serving occasionally as a goal-kicker for the squad. He helped the Magpies reach the semi-finals of the Air New Zealand Cup in each of his three years for the team.

For the 2009-10 season, Giddens moved to England, signing with Bristol Rugby of the RFU Championship. After a season in Bristol, he moved to Lyons Piacenza in Italy for 2010-11.[1]

Giddens returned to New Zealand for the 2011 ITM Cup, signing with Otago. He started the first four matches of the season before being ruled out through injury.

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References
  1. "Rugby: Giddens out to get Otago back in finals". Otago Daily Times. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
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