About Clint Newton
Clint Newton (born 18 June 1981) is an American-born Australian and former international rugby league footballer who played as a second-row and lock. He played for the Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers in the NRL, Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League, New South Wales Country and the United States at representative level as well as also having a stint in rugby union for Avoca Beach Rugby Club on the Central Coast, NSW. Newton represented the United States in their 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign. == Early years == Clint Newton is the son of Jackie and professional golfer Jack Newton and the brother of professional golfer Kristie Newton. He was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Newtons moved back to Jack's native Newcastle, New South Wales where Clint began playing rugby league with the Valentine-Eleebana junior rugby league club. During his junior years, Clint was coached by former Newcastle Knights captain Sam Stewart. == Newcastle Knights == Newton made his first-grade début coming off the bench in the Newcastle Knights 45–24 victory over the New Zealand Warriors in Round 7 of the 2001 NRL season. Newton was not involved in Newcastle's Grand Final win that season, with his seventh and final appearance of the season coming in the Round 23 loss to Wests Tigers where he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. After recovering from his shoulder injury, he gained selection in the Knights first team for the 2002 World Club Challenge against the Bradford Bulls. Newton was then selected for Newcastle's 38–12 Round 1 victory against Northern Eagles, scoring his first try in the game.
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