Richard Jarman (rugby union)
| Full name | Richard Arthur Jarman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 29 January 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Police officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Richard Arthur Jarman (born 29 January 1972) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.
Jarman represented New Zealand at under-17s and under-19s level.[1]
A halfback, Jarman was a fixture in the Taranaki side for most of the 1990s and scored their only try when they defended the Ranfurly Shield in 1996 with a 13–11 win over North Harbour. He served as back up to Jon Preston during the Hurricanes' 1997 and 1998 Super 12 campaigns, making seven appearances. At the back end of his career, Jarman had a stint in England with Worcester and captained Manawatu in provincial rugby.[2][3]
Jarman is now a Senior Constable with New Zealand Police.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "New arrival has sights on boosting All Black hopes". Worcester News. 9 July 2001.
- ^ "Dream debut for two-try hero Jarman". Worcester News. 30 October 2000.
- ^ "Mates now rivals as Manawatu faces Italy". NZ Herald. 28 May 2002.
- ^ "Police and rugby players discuss career options". Scoop.co.nz. 24 July 2019.