Joe Regent Explained

Joe Regent
Fullname:Joseph Regent
Birth Date:17 December 1878
Birth Place:Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
First:RU
Ru Club1:Balmain RFC
Ru Year1start:19??
Ru Year1end:07
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1908
Year1end:09
Appearances1:20
Tries1:7
Goals1:6
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:33
Teama:New South Wales
Yearastart:1909
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Updated:15 February 2019
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Relatives:Bob Sheens (great nephew)
Tim Sheens (great nephew)

Joe Regent (1878-1945) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played for Balmain and was a foundation player of the club.

Background

Regent was born in Rozelle, New South Wales and was the son of French immigrants. Regent played Rugby Union with Balmain RFC before switching codes to join Balmain.

Playing career

Regent made his first grade debut for Balmain against Western Suburbs on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval, which was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Balmain went on to win the match 24-0 in front of 3000 spectators with Regent playing at Fullback.

Regent played with Balmain up until the end of the 1909 before retiring. Regent played representative football for New South Wales in 1909 appearing in 2 games.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe Apoloney - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: BIRCHGROVE PARK: 110 YEARS ON FROM ROUND ONE. Inside Sport.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  4. Web site: AFL raid on the cradle of league. www.smh.com.au. 20 June 2012.
  5. Web site: Joseph Regent. www.heritagegenealogy.com.au.