Charlie McAlister

Charlie McAlister is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played professionally in England and Australia.

Playing career

McAlister played for the Newcastle Knights in 1988. He then moved to England and played rugby union for Bradford and Bingley Rugby Club before signing with Oldham, and returning to rugby league. He played for Oldham between 1988/89 and 1991/92, becoming the club's vice captain.[1] McAlister earned a Kiwi trial in 1989.[2] McAlister then spent the 1992/93 season with the Sheffield Eagles before returning to Oldham for the 1993/94 season.

McAlister also played for the Castleford Tigers, and was later the coach of the Manawatu Rugby Union team. In 1995 he played for Scotland at the Emerging Nations Tournament.[3]

He is also father of All Black and Blues player Luke McAlister, and northern mystics player Kayla McAlister. He currently acts as Luke's manager.[4]

References
  1. Rochdale Hornets v Oldham Division 2, 1 December 1991
  2. Lion Red 1989 Rugby League Annual New Zealand Rugby League, p.10
  3. John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. pp. xv. ISBN 978-1-86969-331-2.
  4. Napier, Liam (14 July 2011). "Luke McAlister must buy his way out". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 September 2011.

Charlie McAlister also was a Taranaki Rugby Football Union Representative playing 78 games, as well as playing for the Maori All Blacks

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