Kade Snowden

Rugby league player with Newcastle Knights

Kade Snowden - Rugby league player with Newcastle Knights
Born

December 31st, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional rugby league primarily as a prop forward. Began a career with the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, contributing to their roster from 2006 to 2011. Later joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, participating in the team during their 2016 NRL premiership win. Also had spells with the North Queensland Cowboys and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. Represented New South Wales Country at the representative level.

Played for the Newcastle Knights

Won the 2016 NRL Premiership with Cronulla Sharks

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