Dane O'Hara

Dane O'Hara
Dane O'Hara
Personal information
Full name Dane Bradford Mark O'Hara
Born New Zealand
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
19?? Bay Roskill (ARL)
1982–1990 Hull
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
19??–1981 Auckland
1977–1986 New Zealand 36 15 0 0 49
Source: RLP

Dane Bradford Mark O'Hara is a former rugby league player who represented both New Zealand. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most international matches for his country.

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Early years

O'Hara attended St. Paul's College in Auckland and played for the Bay Roskill Vikings when they amalgamated in 1979.[1] He toured Australia in 1973 with the Auckland under-23 side. [2]

Playing career

After establishing himself in the Auckland Rugby League competition and representing Auckland, O'Hara moved to England and joined Hull in 1982, playing alongside fellow Kiwis Fred Ah Kuoi, Gary Kemble and James Leuluai. He played in the 1984–85 Challenge Cup and captained the side between 1987-1990. He received a testimonial match in 1990.

Representative career

O'Hara was first selected for the New Zealand Kiwis in 1977, playing in the 1977 World Cup. He went on to play thirty six test matches between 1977 and 1986, captaining the Kiwis twice 1980.

Testimonial match

Dane O'Hara's Testimonial match at Hull took place in 1990.

References

  1. ^ Bay Roskill Rugby League Inc aucklandleague.co.nz
  2. ^ Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. ISBN 9781869693664. p.224.

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