About Rodney Walker
Rodney Walker was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Rodney Walker (born 5 July 1949) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1972 World Cup.
He represented Canterbury and Southern Zone. He played in 50 provincial games for Canterbury between 1968 and 1977, including 44 consecutive appearances.
Walker was selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1969 and played in six test matches between 1969 and 1972, including at the 1972 World Cup.
In 1974 Walker played for the South Island against the touring Great Britain Lions.
As player-coach, Walker led Papanui to the 1975 and 1976 Canterbury championships.
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Who was Rodney Walker?
New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach
When was Rodney Walker born?
Rodney Walker was born in New Zealand.
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Rodney Walker was a rugby league player.
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Rodney Walker was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rodney Walker (New Zealand)
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