Lenny Beckett facts for kids
Lenny Beckett is an Australian athlete who played both rugby league and rugby union. He was known for his strong defense on the field. Lenny played for teams like the Newcastle Knights and Northern Eagles in rugby league. Later, he joined the Brumbies in rugby union.
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Personal information
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| Full name | Lenny Beckett | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 May 1980 Camperdown, New South Wales |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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Rugby league
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| Position | Wing, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby union
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As of 15 Jul 2021
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| Education | Westfields Sports High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Robbie Beckett (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contents
Lenny Beckett's Rugby Journey
Lenny Beckett was born on May 13, 1980. He grew up to become a professional athlete. He played both rugby league and rugby union. This is quite special, as players often stick to one sport.
Early Life and School Rugby
Lenny went to Westfields Sports High School. This school is famous for its sports programs. While there, he played for the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team. He was part of this special team in both 1997 and 1998. This showed he was a talented player from a young age.
Playing Rugby League
Before joining rugby union, Lenny played rugby league. He was part of the NRL, which is a top league in Australia. He played for two teams:
- Newcastle Knights from 1999 to 2000
- Northern Eagles from 2001 to 2002
He played as a winger or centre. These positions are important for scoring tries and defending.
Switching to Rugby Union
Lenny later moved to rugby union. He joined the Brumbies team in 2003. This team is well-known in the Super Rugby competition. He was known for his strong defense.
He started his time with the Brumbies by coming off the bench. This means he was a substitute player. He played in the 2003 semi-final against the Blues. He was also a replacement in the 2004 team that won the championship.
By 2005, Lenny became a regular player. He often started matches for the Brumbies. He played 10 games for the Brumbies in total. Before joining the main Brumbies team, he played for the Brumby Runners. He also played for his club team, Sydney University.
