Kent Lambert (rugby)

Kent King Lambert (born 23 March 1952) is a New Zealand former rugby union and rugby league footballer.

Kent Lambert

Birth name	Kent King Lambert
Date of birth	(1952-03-23) 23 March 1952
Place of birth	Wairoa, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	102 kg (225 lb)
School	Te Aute College
University	Massey University
Occupation(s)	Publican
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1971–77 Manawatu () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1972–73 New Zealand Māori 1972–77 New Zealand 11 (0)
Rugby league career
Playing information
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1978–1979 Penrith

Rugby union career

A prop, Lambert represented Manawatu at provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1977. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals.

Rugby league career

In December 1977, Lambert signed a three-year contract with the Penrith Rugby League Club in Sydney. However, injury curtailed his career and he retired in 1979.