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Rama Chand Ramachand11@Gmail.Com +316 31253759 Rama Chand [email protected] +316 31253759 Personal Details D.O.B: 19/10/82 Height: 1.81-1.82 cms Weight: 95kgs Position: Centre(13/12) who can cover fullback/wing Country of Birth: Nadi, Fiji Passports held: New Zealand passport Home Address: 64 Clark road, Papakura, South Auckland, New Zealand Current location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Marital status: Single no children Driver’s License/ Education: Full NZ license and Attested University Sports Degree Contract sort: Semi-pro to Professional Available from: August 2014 I am a well travelled friendly individual who can adapt into any lifestyle and challenge Personal as shown since I left New Zealand when I was 22. I have played a premiere and Statement provincial standard of rugby in New Zealand before opting to use rugby as a vehicle to travel and experience the world. I have played now overseas for around 9 years in different countries and competitions In my last season I was close to signing with West Harbour in Sydney (Shute shield side) before opting to play my first season of Rugby league for a better contract. I was selected to trial for the Aussie Fijian side for the rugby league world cup trials for Fiji. I Am now currently playing in the Ereklasse competition (premiere league) of the Dutch rugby competition in the Netherlands with current champions Rugby Club T’gooi. I have been involved with international and representative rugby in both 15s and 7s rugby competing in the 2010 IRB world 7s series and 2011 rugby world cup qualifiers(vs Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan). I’m a positive Hard working/training individual who works well with the rest of the team. I possess strong leadership qualities having player/coached for certain teams throughout my career also. Currently I am in search of a club that I can stay with and offer my experience to for at least a few seasons and offers players good career options also. Elusive try scoring individual, acceleration, Ability to break tackles and put outsides Key Skills away, Ability to read the game and react, high ball skill level, competitiveness and quick thinker on field, Strength is rated to be of a super 15 player who plays in the centre’s (strength and speed results on hand) Has had experience being captain at club/international level, also has been a Player/coach with strong leadership ethics. 2013/14 season Rugby History Ereklasse Dutch competition (Netherlands) Club: Rugby club T’gooi Extra: NZ Ambassadors XV vs Germany (2013, Frankfurt) 2013 season Group 20 NSW country rugby league (Australia) Club: Bidgee Hurricanes in first grade competition 12 tries in 11 games http://www.narranderaargus.com.au/ArticleDetails/tabid/65/ArticleID/756/Chand- touches-down-in-the-country.aspx Extra: Played for World harlequins XV as a centre vs Aussie Harlequins XV before 2nd test of British and Irish lions vs Australia in Melbourne Selected for Aussie Fijians side to trail for the Fiji rugby league world cup squad in battle of the Bati (Between Aus, Nz, Fiji, and British Fijians). Unable to trial due to broken thumb. Selected to tour with Samurai for the safari 7s (Kenya) Invited and played with International teams in beach rugby, 7s tournaments in Italy, France and Portugal 2011/12 season Club: Abu Dhabi Harlequins (UAE) Defending gulf top 6 champions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Harlequins International: Declined invitation to play for UAE 15s and 7s side to search for contract elsewhere. Still eligible to play international rugby inline with IRB rules http://www.thenational.ae/sport/rugby/london-to-abu-dhabi-bolger-stays-a-harlequin Extra: Captain of the UAE falcons rugby league side http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/fans-flock-as-uae-fight-back-against- pakistan 2010/11 season Club: Toa Dubai (player/coach) Leading try scorer in premiership (finished with 20 tries from 15 consecutive outings) http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/tries-galore-from-rama-chand International: HSBC Asian 5 Nations Arabian Gulf rep, IRB world 7’s series Dubai Leg Extra: Played for the British and Irish lions legends vs. Springbok legends in Dubai Played for Toa invitational XV vs. Ospreys Heineken Cup side in Dubai 2009/10 season Club: Toa Dubai Conference winners, Sharjah 10’s and club Dubai 7s champions International: HSBC Asian 5 Nations Arabian gulf rep, UAE Rugby league vs. Lebanon series 2006-08 season Club: Dubai Hurricanes Premiership winners, Winners of Club 7’s and 10’s competition locally and overseas, League and cup winners also International: HSBC Asian 5 Nations Arabian Gulf rep, UAE Rugby league vs. Lebanon Rugby in New Zealand Premiere Club Rugby Summary: Played 2 seasons at Papakura rugby football club for the premieres, Played 2 seasons at Karaka rugby football club premieres within the Counties Manukau rugby football Union. * Played 7’s rugby for both of these clubs along with 7’s and 10’s rugby for Ardmore Marist. Representative Honors Summary: Counties Manukau age grade rep (ITM cup union) at goldfields, Roller mills, u 14s,u 16’s, secondary schools, u 85’s, u 19’s,Counties Development(NPC) , Counties Manukau 7’s team member Higher Representation: NZ Universities 10 a side team (2002) Northern Region secondary schools camp (2000) NZ Barbarians side (2000) Aussie Fijian rugby league side to trial for world cup (2013) NZ ambassadors XV team (2013) Highlights in NZ rugby Played first Premiere grade club game at age of 18 whilst still at school(2000) Coca-Cola cup player of the tournament at high school 1st xv pre season tournament Highest Try scorer at NZ university games 10’s rugby (2002) Played for NZ barbarians invitational team in a one off game in 2000 Pennant for rugby and merit for touch rugby from High school, Sportsman of the year Nominee Back of the year awards through the years, most promising player at Papakura rugby football club Professional work/career CV available upon request Education and Bachelor of sport and recreation (maj. Sport science) Work Experience Diploma in Fitness centre training ,Certificate in sport and Fitness Managed Health clubs for Major Fitness chain in Dubai, Freelance personal trainer In .
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