Karl Bryson (born 20 March 1989) is a New Zealand rugby union player who last played for Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship. His position of choice is halfback.[1]

Karl Bryson
Date of birth (1989-03-20) 20 March 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
SchoolPalmerston North Boys High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
College Old Boys ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–13 Manawatu 26 (5)

Known by the nickname "Killer", Bryson plays his club rugby for College Old Boys in Palmerston North.

He made his provincial debut in 2010 and continued playing in the main squad until 2013. He has not played since, however Manawatu coach Jeremy Cotter has named Bryson in the Wider Training Squad for 2016.[2][3]

Family

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Bryson's father, Jim, played either as a fullback or wing. He also represented Manawatu, where as a goalkicker he scored 128 points.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Karl Bryson". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  2. ^ Turbos, Manawatu. "Manawatu Turbos | Turbonation". Manwatu Turbos. Archived from the original on 26 June 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Turbos name 51-man training squad". Stuff. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  4. ^ Lampp, Peter (21 October 2010). "Keeping it in the Manawatu Turbos' family". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 21 May 2016.