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Mark Brooke-Cowden

b. 1963

New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer

Rugby league player Rugby union player
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About Mark Brooke-Cowden

Born 1963. Mark Brooke-Cowden is a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.

Mark Brooke-Cowden (born 12 June 1963) is a New Zealand former rugby union and rugby league footballer. In rugby union he played as a flanker. In rugby union, he won 3 caps for the All Blacks between 1986 and 1987 and was a member of the victorious New Zealand squad at the 1987 Rugby World Cup. He then switched to rugby league, and played professionally in England.

Playing career County Cup Final appearances Mark Brooke-Cowden played right- (replaced by substitute Paul Medley) in Leeds' 33–12 victory over Castleford in the 1988 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 16 October 1988.

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Important facts

Born
12 June 1963, Auckland
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby league player, rugby union player
Nationality
New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Brooke-Cowden?

New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Mark Brooke-Cowden born?

Mark Brooke-Cowden was born on 12 June 1963 in Auckland.

What is Mark Brooke-Cowden's occupation?

Mark Brooke-Cowden is a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality is Mark Brooke-Cowden?

Mark Brooke-Cowden is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Brooke-Cowden

· Wikidata: Q6766868

· DBpedia: Mark Brooke-Cowden

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