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Dean Longergan is a former rugby league player and current events promoter.
Playing career
Dean represented the New Zealand Kiwis from 1986 to 1991 and also represented Auckland. He played for the Glenora Bears and City Newton Dragons in the Auckland Rugby League competition and the Canberra Raiders in the NSWRL Premiership.[1]
In a Test match against Australia in Melbourne in 1991, Lonegran clashed famously with Kangaroo forward Steve Roach and had to be carried from the field.[2] However he returned to the field and New Zealand won the match.
Warriors
Dean was a board member of the Auckland Warriors from 1996 until 1997.[1]
Personal life
Dean was educated at Massey High School and currently is part of the breakfast show on LiveSPORT radio. He is also a columnist for the New Zealand Herald.[3]
He is also the owner of Dean Lonergan Events Ltd and the promoter of the Fight for Life charity boxing events.[4]
References
- ^ a b Profile at BSport.co.nz
- ^ Deane, Steve (2009-10-23). "Top 10 moments in Kiwi league". nzherald.co.nz. New Zealand: APN Holdings NZ Limited. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Dean Lonergan: Kiwis' success should Sparc rethink from bureaucrats New Zealand Herald, November 24 2008
- ^ Longergan's the Main Man New Truth & TV Extra, May 28 2004