Peter Lewis (rugby league)
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| Born | 30 May 1979 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Peter Lewis (30 May 1979) is a former professional
Background
Lewis was born in
Early years
A junior from
In Australia
Not wanted by the Warriors, Lewis moved to Australia in 2003, signing with the
He left the Panthers in 2005, signing a one-year contract with the Parramatta Eels.[7] He played in pre-season trials for the first grade team but spent the season in the Premier League.[8][9] However his form was good enough to earn a new contract for 2006.[10] In 2006 he returned to first grade, playing two games for the Eels. However he then returned to Premier League competition.[11]
International
In 1999 he was selected by the New Zealand Māori and played against Great Britain.[2]
However, in 2000 he decided to represent the Cook Islands, playing in the 2000 World Cup.[12]
In 2004 he was again the subject of a tug of war, with the NSW Māori and the Cook Islands both selecting him in their squads for the 2004 Oceanic Pacifica Rugby League Tournament.[13] He opted to play for the Cook Islands.
In 2006 Lewis again represented the Cook Islands, playing in the team that failed to qualify for the 2008 World Cup.[14]
References
- ^ RLP
- ^ a b c Peter Lewis bio rugbyleague.co.nz
- New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1998. p.181
- ^ Jessup, Peter (16 March 1999). "Rugby League: Injury gives Hoppe a starting chance". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 November 2011.
- ^ John Coffey (17 June 2000). "Lions roar after slow start". The Press. p. 30 – via EBSCOHost.
- ^ Rugby league teams for semi-finals Sydney Morning Herald, 17 September 2003
- ^ 2005 Player Movements Darryl's Rugby League
- Television New Zealand. 8 February 2005. Retrieved 2 November 2011.
- ^ Rugby league teams Sydney Morning Herald, 7 September 2005
- ^ 2006 Player Movements Darryl's Rugby League
- ^ Tim Smith remains in Premier League rleague.com, 23 May 2006
- ^ Kiwis will test survival hope of Islands The Telegraph, 2 November 2000
- ^ Oceanic Pacifica Rugby League Media Release League Unlimited
- ^ Island Nations Denied Top League Talent Pacific Magazine, 27 September 2006