Sean Polwart (born 14 April 1990) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a flanker for Auckland in the ITM Cup.[1]

Sean Polwart
Date of birth (1990-04-14) 14 April 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthPukekohe, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
Occupation(s)Landscaper
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–15 Auckland 47 (10)
Correct as of 19 October 2014
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–12 Blues 5 (0)
2015 Chiefs 1 (0)
Correct as of 21 June 2015
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 New Zealand U20 5 (10)
2014–15 Māori All Blacks 2 (5)
Correct as of 11 November 2014

He made his Auckland debut in 2010, and was signed by the Blues for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, making five appearances.[2][3] Additionally Polwart was a member of the Chiefs squad during the 2015 season, for whom he played in one match.[4]

Internationally, Polwart won the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship with the New Zealand Under 20 team, scoring 2 tries in 5 games.[5] He has also represented the Maori All Blacks.

In early 2017, Polwart announced his retirement from playing due to a serious concussion injury suffered in 2015 while training with the Chiefs.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Sean Polwart Auckland ITM Cup Player Profile". Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Sean Polwart Blues Player Profile". Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  3. ^ "2013 Blues Wider Training Group announced". 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Chiefs snap up Bryce Heem and Sean Polwart". Stuff. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Sean Polwart IRB JWC Player Profile". Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  6. ^ "No regrets as concussion victim Sean Polwart leaves rugby with a clear head". Retrieved 11 June 2017.[dead link]
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