Kent King Lambert (born 23 March 1952) is a New Zealand former rugby union and rugby league footballer.

Kent Lambert
Birth nameKent King Lambert
Date of birth (1952-03-23) 23 March 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthWairoa, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
SchoolTe Aute College
UniversityMassey University
Occupation(s)Publican
Rugby league career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1978–79 Penrith ()
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1971–77 Manawatu ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972–73 New Zealand Māori
1972–77 New Zealand 11 (0)

Rugby union career edit

A prop, Lambert represented Manawatu at provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1977. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals.[1]

Rugby league career edit

In December 1977, Lambert signed a three-year contract with the Penrith Rugby League Club in Sydney. However, injury curtailed his career and he retired in 1979.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Akers, Clive. "Kent Lambert". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
Awards
Preceded by Tom French Memorial
Māori rugby union player of the year

1976
Succeeded by