Brad Thorn Rugby player

Bradley Carnegie Thorn (born 3 February 1975) is a professional rugby union player. He has in the past represented Australia at rugby league, and New Zealand in union. A lock, Thorn is a former All Black, and is currently playing for the Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership. Thorn is one of the most successful rugby union players and was the first player to win a World Cup, a Super Rugby title and the Heineken Cup.He previously played rugby league for ten years for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition and has also represented Queensland in the State of Origin series. His preferred position in rugby league was in the second-row, though he was equally effective as a prop. In 2000 Thorn was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia's international standing in rugby league.

Personal facts

Brad Thorn
Birth dateFebruary 03, 1975
Birth place
Mosgiel
Height (meters)1.95
Weight (Kilograms)116.0

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Rugby player

former team
Brisbane Broncos

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Brad Thorn on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://rugbyleagueproject.com/players/Brad_Thorn.html
  2. http://www.rugbyfiles.com/player/4205/brad-thorn
  3. http://www.rugbymuseum.co.nz/ABProfilee.asp?level1=All_Blacks&Level2=ABC&IDID=1035
  4. http://www.yesterdayshero.com.au/PlayerProfile_Brad-Thorn_11024.aspx