Bernard Lewis (rugby league) facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Born | 23 October 1997 Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
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| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (15 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Wing, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 20 October 2019
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Bernard Lewis is a talented rugby league footballer from Papua New Guinea. He was born on October 23, 1997. He plays as a winger or centre for the Northern Pride team. This team competes in the Queensland Cup. Bernard has also played for the Papua New Guinea national team.
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Early Life and Background
Bernard Lewis was born in Cairns, a city in Queensland, Australia. His family background is very interesting. He has roots from both Torres Strait Islander people and Papua New Guinean people.
Bernard can play for Papua New Guinea because his mother is from Daru Island. This island is part of the Torres Strait and is governed by Papua New Guinea.
Rugby League Career Highlights
Bernard Lewis has achieved some great things in his rugby league career.
Youth and Club Success
- In 2016, Bernard was part of the Sydney Roosters team that won the National Youth League premiership. This was a big win for him and his team.
- He also played a key role when the Sydney Roosters won the 2017 Auckland Nines title. This is a special rugby league tournament with fewer players and faster games.
Memorable Moments
During the 2017 Auckland Nines, Bernard showed his skills.
- In the semi-final match against the Melbourne Storm, he scored an amazing try. He ran 80 metres to score, which helped his team win the game.
- He then scored another try in the final match against Penrith. This helped the Roosters secure the championship.
International Play
Bernard Lewis has also represented his country on the international stage.
- He made his first international appearance for Papua New Guinea in 2019. This game was against Samoa in the 2019 Oceania Cup. Papua New Guinea lost that game 24–6.
- Later in 2019, Bernard was chosen to play for the Papua New Guinea team in the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s. This was another exciting tournament for him to be a part of.
External Links
- Sydney Roosters player profile
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