Stephen Shennan (rugby union)

Stephen Ross Shennan (born 7 January 1991) is a New Zealand-born Romanian rugby union player. He plays in the wing position for professional SuperLiga club Timișoara.[1][2]

Stephen Ross Shennan
Stephen Shennan playing for Timișoara Saracens during the 2019 Cupa României Final
Full nameStephen Ross Shennan
Date of birth (1991-01-07) 7 January 1991
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb; 200 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Timișoara
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Timișoara 33 (90)
Correct as of 7 May 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Romania 17 (41)
Correct as of 16 july 2018

Club career
Stephen in 2016 after winning the Pershing Trophy against USA

Shennan attended Kelston Boys' High School and previously played rugby league in his early career, representing the New Zealand Māori under-19s in 2009. A member of the Te Atatu Roosters club, Shennan was named the Auckland Rugby League's rookie of the year in 2009. He later signed for the New Zealand Warriors and played in their Toyota Cup winning under-20's side in 2011.[3][4]

International career

He also plays for Romania's national team the Oaks, making his international debut at the 2014–16 European Nations Cup in a match against the Os Lobos.[5]

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References
  1. "Stephen Shennan SuperLiga Profile". 15 January 2016.
  2. "Stephen Shennan Timișoara Profile". 15 January 2016.
  3. "Henry to again lead Junior Warriors in NYC". NRL. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  4. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/91689381/warriors-reject-plays-test-rugby-for-romania
  5. "Romania Rugby Union debuts". 6 February 2016.
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