Kevin Kingston
Rugby league player at Penrith Panthers
Born
May 17th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A rugby league player with a professional career spanning over a decade. Played predominantly as a hooker. Represented the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League (NRL) and contributed to the team's performance during his tenure. Joined the Panthers in 2003 and played until 2012, demonstrating consistent skills and knowledge of the game. Also played for the Cronulla Sharks and had stints in lower grade teams throughout his career. Kingston's contributions extended to representative selections, showcasing talent at various levels of competition.
Played for Penrith Panthers from 2003 to 2012
Played for Cronulla Sharks in the NRL
Represented New South Wales in underage competitions
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