Samoan rugby league player who represented New Zealand and played in the NRL, known for his skills as a prop forward.
Richard Kennar is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer known for his electrifying performances as a winger and centre in the National Rugby League (NRL). Born on December 10, 1994, in Apia, Samoa, Kennar has made a name for himself in the rugby league world, playing for top teams like the Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos, and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Kennar moved to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at a young age and studied at Roxburgh Secondary College and Craigieburn Secondary College. During his school days, he represented the 2011 Australian Schoolboys team. His junior rugby league career began with the Northern Thunder, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.
Kennar's professional career took off in 2012 when he played for the Melbourne Storm's NYC team. He continued to impress, making his NRL debut for the Melbourne Storm in 2015 against Penrith. In his debut season, he scored one try in six games. The following year, he played three more games for Melbourne, scoring another try.
In November 2016, Kennar signed a two-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, starting in 2017. However, he was unable to break into the first-grade team and was granted a release from his Canterbury contract in October 2017. He then signed a two-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs starting in 2018.
Kennar made his South Sydney debut in round 1 of the 2018 season, scoring two tries in their 32-20 defeat by the New Zealand Warriors. In 2019, he was released from his final year at South Sydney Rabbitohs to complete a two-year Mormon mission. He later signed a train and trial contract with the Brisbane Broncos.
In 2020, Kennar scored two tries for Brisbane in a 36-26 loss to Cronulla. This milestone highlighted his resilience and dedication to the sport.
Kennar's decision to take a two-year break from professional rugby league to fulfill his Mormon mission demonstrates his commitment to his faith and personal values. This unique decision has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of balancing personal beliefs with professional obligations.
Kennar's journey serves as an inspiration to young athletes from diverse cultural backgrounds, showcasing the importance of perseverance, hard work, and staying true to one's values.
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