About Artie Shead
Born 1978. Artie Shead is a New Zealand rugby league player.
Artie Shead is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Taranaki, New Zealand Māori, France and Harbour League, and at club level for the Northcote Tigers (Juniors), North Harbour, the Pia Donkeys, the Villeneuve Leopards in the Elite One Championship and the Limoux Grizzlies, as a or .
He was named in the France national rugby league team on the 2001 tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and for the 2009 Four Nations after qualifying through residency, being born in New Zealand and spending over three years in France.
Shead was a Northcote Tigers junior and represented Harbour League in 2006.
He represented Taranaki and New Zealand Māori in 1998.
He is the younger brother of Phillip Shead.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Artie Shead?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Artie Shead born?
Artie Shead was born on 29 July 1978 in New Zealand.
What is Artie Shead's occupation?
Artie Shead is a rugby league player.
What nationality is Artie Shead?
Artie Shead is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Artie Shead. https://biography.guide/artie-shead/
MLA: "Artie Shead." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/artie-shead/.
Chicago: "Artie Shead." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/artie-shead/.
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