About John Wilshere
Born 1978. John Wilshere is an Australian rugby league player.
John Wilshere (born 5 May 1978) is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Salford City Reds.
Wilshere had represented Papua New Guinea many times and was a key player in their squad at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
Wilshere scored 538 points for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup.
Wilshere scored 358 points for the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup.
Continuing his career in England, Wilshere played with the Warrington Wolves, Leigh Centurions, and Salford City Reds in the Super League competition.
Representative career Wilshere was captain of the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Wilshere was named as part of the Papua New Guinea squad for the 2009 Pacific Cup.
On 7 November 2009, Wilshere announced his retirement from the Kumuls.
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Who is John Wilshere?
Papua New Guinean rugby league footballer
When was John Wilshere born?
John Wilshere was born on 5 May 1978 in Papua New Guinea.
What is John Wilshere's occupation?
John Wilshere is a rugby league player.
What nationality is John Wilshere?
John Wilshere is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wilshere. https://biography.guide/john-wilshere/
MLA: "John Wilshere." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wilshere/.
Chicago: "John Wilshere." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wilshere/.
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