Colin van der Voort

Rugby league player and coach

Colin van der Voort - Rugby league player and coach
Born

July 13th, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Born in Australia in 1965, this rugby league player made significant contributions to the sport during his career. He played as a forward for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League, achieving notable success in the 1990s. After retirement from playing, he transitioned into coaching, sharing his expertise and experience with new generations of players. In addition to his club commitments, he also represented Australia at an international level, contributing to rugby league on a broader stage.

Played for Brisbane Broncos

Represented Australia in rugby league

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