11 Facts About Gene Ngamu

Gene Robert Ngamu was born on 27 January 1974 and is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer.

Gene Ngamu played mainly as a halfback or five-eighth, and is probably best known for his combination with Stacey Jones at the Auckland Warriors and the Kiwis.

Gene Ngamu joined the Tigers in the 1992 pre-season while on a scholarship with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, however was called to Sydney full-time before the season began.

Gene Ngamu returned home in 1995 to join the new Auckland Warriors franchise, playing in the inaugural run on side.

Gene Ngamu stayed with the Warriors until the 1999 season, when he left for England.

Gene Ngamu was selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the end of season 1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.

Gene Ngamu had an unhappy two seasons with the Huddersfield-Sheffield joint franchise before leaving England.

Gene Ngamu made his international debut for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1993, one year after his Junior Kiwis debut.

Gene Ngamu played in two World Cups, representing the Kiwis in 1995 and the Aotearoa Maori in 2000.

Gene Ngamu then joined a rugby union club in Manly before retiring from professional football.

Gene Ngamu then retired with his wife Fiona and had a family.