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Craig Gower was born on 29 April, 1978 in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, is a Craig Gower is rugby league. Discover Craig Gower's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
29 April 1978 |
| Birthday |
29 April |
| Birthplace |
Penrith, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Craig Gower Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Craig Gower height is 174 cm and Weight 89 kg.
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174 cm |
| Weight |
89 kg |
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Who Is Craig Gower's Wife?
His wife is Amanda Flynn
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Amanda Flynn |
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Not Available |
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Craig Gower Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Craig Gower worth at the age of 45 years old? Craig Gower’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Australia. We have estimated Craig Gower's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Craig Gower Social Network
Timeline
Craig Gower (born 29 April 1978) is an Italian-Australian former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
He is a dual-code rugby international, having played rugby league for Australia and rugby union for Italy.
Gower became the second Penrith Panthers player to captain his country, after Brad Fittler in 1995.
In Round 11 of the 1996 ARL season Gower made his ARL début for the Panthers against the Gold Coast Chargers.
Gower made his representative début in his second season in first-grade when still aged only eighteen.
He was selected in the Australian Super League side for the ANZAC Test against New Zealand in 1997.
He appeared in both Super League Tests against New Zealand and made the end of year Super League tour to Great Britain, playing in all three Tests in England at halfback.
Following the re-unification of Australian rugby league, Gower debuted for New South Wales in the 1999 State of Origin series.
He was selected for the ANZAC Test that year but was dismissed following a disciplinary incident.
However he was selected for the Australian team to compete in the end of season 1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.
In the final against New Zealand he played at in the Kangaroos' 22–20 victory.
In 2000, Gower won the Hooker of the Year award at the 2000 Dally M Awards.
In 2002, Gower debuted for the City Origin team in the annual City vs Country Origin clash.
Between 2002 and 2005, Gower captained the Panthers, the highlight of which was the 2003 NRL Grand Final victory over the Sydney Roosters.
A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian Kangaroos representative or, he played in the National Rugby League for Sydney club the Penrith Panthers (whom he captained to victory in the 2003 NRL Premiership).
Gower then switched rugby union, playing for French Top 14 side Bayonne, and through grandparentage represented Italy.
He returned to rugby league with the London Broncos in the Super League and then finished his playing career with one more National Rugby League season at the Newcastle Knights.
Gower was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
He is of Italian descent.
Gower was educated at MacCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains.
He played his junior football for the Colyton Colts and Emu Plains JRLFC before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.
After that Gower was selected to go on the 2003 Kangaroo tour.
As 2003 NRL premiers, the Panthers travelled to England to face Super League VIII champions, the Bradford Bulls in the 2004 World Club Challenge.
Gower captained the Panthers at half back in their 22–4 loss.
Gower was named Australia's captain for the Test match against France on the 2005 Tri-Nations tour.
In 2006, Gower married Penrith Panthers cheerleader Amanda Flynn.
In 2007, Gower's last year at the Panthers, he ended the season with 238 career matches for the Panthers, four games short of the club record of 242 held by Steve Carter.
On 26 June 2007, Gower switched codes by signing with French Top 14 rugby union side Bayonne, having two years still to run on his contract at the Panthers.
In 2008, Gower expressed his desire to play rugby union for Italy.
He qualified for the 'Azzurri' due to his Italian grandfather.
On 13 June 2009, Gower made his first appearance for Italy at fly-half against Australia after being selected for the mid-season tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Italy coach Nick Mallett had initial reservations about selecting Gower.
As a result, he did not feature in Italy's 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign, and was instead selected in the Italy rugby league squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup qualifying tournament, although he missed all three matches due to injury.
Following the expiry of his union contract, Gower returned to rugby league, signing a 2-year contract with the London Broncos of the Super League starting in 2012.
On 14 November 2012, Gower extended his Broncos contract by a year, making him a Bronco until the end of 2014.
He was then named captain, although he stood down as captain in May.
In June 2013, Gower gained a release from his Broncos contract to return to Australia and negotiate a contract with National Rugby League club the Newcastle Knights.
On 8 June 2013, Gower signed a contract with the Knights for the remainder of the 2013 NRL season.
Gower was named in the Italy squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
However he did not play due to the injury he suffered at the end of the 2013 NRL season.
