Chris Jordan (rugby league)
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Chris Jordan is a New Zealand
an rugby league
player who represented his country
in the 1977 World Cup
. His father, Len, was a New Zealand international between 1946 and 1949.
side that defeated France
9-3 on 13 June 1975 at Carlaw Park
in front of 10,000 fans. He was also part of the Auckland side that completed a famous "grand slam" in 1977 by defeating Great Britain
, France and Australia in the space on 21 days.
Jordan made his international debut for the New Zealand Kiwis in 1977 at the World Cup
. Between 1977 and 1978 he played in five Test matches for the Kiwis, scoring two tries and sixteen goals for thirty eight points.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
an rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
player who represented his country
New Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
in the 1977 World Cup
1977 Rugby League World Cup
- Final standings :-Final:Great Britain were the underdogs going to the final, which was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. They managed to dominate the possession, and it took a last minute try from Australia’s John Kolc to secure the Cup in front of 24,457 spectators.Australia: Graham Eadie;...
. His father, Len, was a New Zealand international between 1946 and 1949.
Playing career
Jordan was part of the AucklandAuckland rugby league team
The Auckland rugby league team is the team which traditionally represents all of the clubs which play in the Auckland Rugby League competition. The Auckland Rugby League team has traditionally been a powerhouse of New Zealand domestic rugby league...
side that defeated France
France national rugby league team
The France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"...
9-3 on 13 June 1975 at Carlaw Park
Carlaw Park
Carlaw Park was a multi-purpose stadium in Parnell, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.-History:The stadium's grandstands and terraces were built in 1916, and it became the home of rugby league in Auckland from 1921...
in front of 10,000 fans. He was also part of the Auckland side that completed a famous "grand slam" in 1977 by defeating Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, France and Australia in the space on 21 days.
Jordan made his international debut for the New Zealand Kiwis in 1977 at the World Cup
1977 Rugby League World Cup
- Final standings :-Final:Great Britain were the underdogs going to the final, which was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. They managed to dominate the possession, and it took a last minute try from Australia’s John Kolc to secure the Cup in front of 24,457 spectators.Australia: Graham Eadie;...
. Between 1977 and 1978 he played in five Test matches for the Kiwis, scoring two tries and sixteen goals for thirty eight points.