Gary Kemble

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Kemble
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1956(1956-08-23)
Age	68
Birthplace	Christchurch
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Canterbury
Horoscope	Leo

Gary Kemble Biography

Gary Kemble is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on August 23, 1956 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

An Ellerslie club member, Kemble debuted for Auckland in 1976, aged only 19. He then played rugby league at a senior level throughout the 1970s and 1980s, also playing for the Papakura club. His career included a first stint in the UK as a young unknown for Hunslet in 1977 / 78. After a successful tour with New Zealand in 1980 however he came to far greater prominence, beginning a lengthy stint with English club Hull F.C. during a golden period for the club. Debuting v Wakefield Trinity on 30 August 1981, achievements over the next year included; helping Hull to win the John Player Trophy, also being Premiership runners-up, he had taken Man of the Match in the Challenge Cup semi-final, scoring a 50-yard try rated as the best solo effort of the season, and lifting the Challenge Cup, the first time the Challenge Cup had been back at the Boulevard since 1914.

Kemble initially played for Hull alongside his future Kiwi assistant coach James Leuluai, and New Zealand Captain Dane O’Hara (from 1981) and they were later joined by another New Zealand Captain in Fred Ah Kuoi (from 1983). They were amongst the first large group of New Zealand rugby league players to play their professional rugby league in England and such was their subsequent commitment to the British game that in 1986 the British Government & Rugby Football League changed rules and by laws regarding overseas players to take those who had shown such commitment outside of the overseas player quotas. Kemble played fullback in Hull FC’s 18-7 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1982 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 2 October 1982, played fullback in the 13-2 victory over Castleford in the 1983 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1983–84 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1983, played fullback, and scored 2-tries in the 29-12 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1984 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Boothferry Park, Kingston upon Hull on Saturday 27 October 1984, and played fullback in the 24-31 defeat by Castleford in the 1986 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 11 October 1986. Kemble played fullback in Hull FC’s 0-12 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1984–85 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1984–85 season at Boothferry Park, Kingston upon Hull on Saturday 26 January 1985. He made 19 test appearances for the New Zealand national rugby league team and played 195 times for Hull F.C. (inc. 5 as sub), scoring 45 tries and 1 goal for 162 points In 1986, as Hull F.C. had hit harder financial times, and had been forced to sell Lee Crooks to Leeds, Kemble and Hull F.C. were unable to agree new contract terms, and a good (non-Rugby) job having been offered to him back home. He was listed at £40,000 with initial interest from Leeds in either a purchase or a short- term loan agreement (such as Leigh had agreed for James Leuluai the year before) and then further talk of him possibly returning from New Zealand to play for Salford in a swap deal for Paul Fletcher (who did subsequently join Hull F.C.) In the end it all came to nothing and Kemble’s next return to Hull was 20 years later (alongside Dane, Fred, James and Australians Peter Sterling and John Muggleton) to reunite the 1985 challenge cup squad at a 21st anniversary dinner at Hull FC’s KC stadium. After 5 great seasons with Hull FC, Gary Kemble therefore returned home to New Zealand subsequently establishing a successful coaching career.

Gary Kemble Net Worth

Gary Kemble is one of the richest Rugby League Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Kemble 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gary Edward Kemble (born (1956-08-23 ) 23 August 1956), also known by the nickname “Crayfish”, is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player. He has both played and coached the New Zealand national rugby league team. He is the current head coach of the Papakura Sea Eagles in the Auckland Rugby League.

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Although Kemble had been an integral part of the New Zealand coaching structure for several years some questioned his credentials on the basis of his lack of experience coaching in a more rigorous competition such as Australasia’s NRL or the Super League. However this argument was dismissed by the NZRL on the basis of the considerable success of Kemble’s predecessor Brian McClennan who did come through the New Zealand coaching system to lead the Kiwis to victory in the 2005 Tri-Nations.

Facts & Trivia

Gegham Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Gary Kemble celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Under Kemble the Kiwis went on to lose the first of their three test series against Great Britain going down 14–20 against the Lions at Huddersfield on 27 October 2007. Following the loss an Australian newspaper reported that former Kiwi captain Hugh McGahan was concerned at Kemble’s poor start and suggested that Australian former and current Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett should be pursued for the role. McGahan later claimed that his comments had been grossly misreported by the journalist.

Top Facts about Gary Kemble

1. Gary Kemble played for New Zealand from 1982-1986.
2. He was the captain of the Kiwis in 1985.
3. Kemble coached the Auckland Warriors in 1997-1998.
4. He also coached the Samoa national team in 2000.
5. Kemble was born on May 14, 1959, in Auckland, New Zealand.
6. He played as a hooker or halfback during his career.
7. Kemble made his debut for New Zealand against Australia in 1982.
8. He played a total of 20 test matches for the Kiwis.
9. In addition to rugby league, Kemble also played cricket at a high level.
10. After retiring from playing and coaching, he worked as a sports commentator and analyst for Sky Television in New Zealand.