Nathan Picchi

Nathan Picchi
Personal information
Born (1977-11-14) 14 November 1977
New Zealand
Playing information
Position Loose forward

Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1994–95 Hawkes Bay Unicorns 33 7 0 0 28
1996 Leeds Rhinos 1 0 0 0 0
1997 Rochdale Hornets
Total 34 7 0 0 28
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–98 New Zealand Māori
Source: [1]

Nathan Picchi is a New Zealand rugby league player who played professionally for the Leeds Rhinos.

Playing career

Picchi played for the Hawkes Bay Unicorns in the 1995 Lion Red Cup, and also represented the New Zealand Māori.[2]

In 1996, he signed with the Leeds Rhinos. His career lasted just one match, suffering a bad shoulder dislocation fifty minutes into his début appearance.[3][4] He was released at the end of the year.[5]

In 1997, Picchi played for the Rochdale Hornets.[6][7] He later played for Rotherham Giants, and the Gloucestershire Warriors.[3]

In 1998, he played for Manawatu, and again represented New Zealand Māori.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Nathan Picchi rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. ↑ John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 284. ISBN 9781869693312.
  3. 1 2 Nathan Picchi therhinos.co.uk
  4. ↑ Bell eyes three The Mirror, 10 April 1996
  5. ↑ CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE TO THE SUPER LEAGUE The Independent, 13 March 1997
  6. ↑ Hall agrees two-year Wigan deal The Independent, 5 February 1997
  7. ↑ Leigh topple the Hornets The Bolton News, 9 June 1997
  8. ↑ John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 303. ISBN 9781869693312.
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