Nick Newlin
{{short description|United States international rugby league player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2023}}
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|birth_place = Port Washington, Wisconsin,
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|weight = {{convert|108|kg|lb|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|club1 = Atlanta Rhinos
|year1start = 2014
|year1end = present
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Nicholas Newlin is an American rugby league player who has represented the United States national team. The captain of the Hawks' domestic-based team, Newlin was named as co-captain of the side for the 2017 World Cup.
Early life
Born and raised in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Newlin played soccer, American football, baseball and basketball as a child.{{cite web|last=Marmont|first=Andrew|date=6 October 2017|title=Ex-Marine's Rapid Rise To World Cup|url=http://commentaryboxsports.com/australian/nrl/league-passport-ex-marines-rapid-rise-world-cup.html|publisher=commentaryboxsports.com}} In 2008, Newlin joined the United States Marine Corps and spent four years serving in Afghanistan. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia at the completion of his service, and discovered rugby league in 2014 through the Atlanta Rhinos.{{cite web|last=Ryan|first=Nathan|date=26 October 2017|title=From Afghanistan desert and machine guns to Rugby League World Cup for USA|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/from-afghanistan-desert-and-machine-guns-to-rugby-league-world-cup-for-usa/news-story/ff1a982ee3b4cefce422205732eabdc3|work=Fox Sports|accessdate=26 October 2017}}
Playing career
In his debut season of rugby league, Newlin was named captain of the Atlanta Rhinos for their inaugural season in the USA Rugby League. He made his debut for the United States national team against Canada in September 2015, and was named captain of the side in July 2016 for their match against Jamaica.{{cite web|last=Lowe|first=Brian|date=16 January 2017|title=American Rugby League Player Profile - Nick Newlin|url=https://www.rugbyleagueplanet.com/united-states/2826-american-rugby-league-player-profile-nick-newlin|publisher=Rugby League Planet|accessdate=26 October 2017}} For the 2017 World Cup, Newlin was named co-captain alongside professional Mark Offerdahl.{{cite web|last=Mascord|first=Steve|date=15 October 2017|title=Set of Six: US World Cup team discusses anthem protests|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/rugby-league-world-cup/set-of-six-us-world-cup-team-discusses-anthem-protests-20171015-gz18qh.html|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald}}
=International caps=
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! # !! Date !! Opponent !! Competition !! Scoring | ||||
| 1 | September 20, 2015 | {{rl|Canada}} | 2015 Colonial Cup | |
| 2 | December 4, 2015 | {{rl|Jamaica}} | rowspan=2|2017 World Cup qualifying | |
| 3 | December 12, 2015 | {{rl|Canada}} | ||
| 4 | July 23, 2016 | {{rl|Jamaica}} | rowspan=2|2016 Americas Championship | 1 try |
| 5 | September 24, 2016 | {{rl|Canada}} | ||
| 6 | October 1, 2016 | {{rl|Canada}} | 2016 Colonial Cup | |
| 7 | July 22, 2017 | {{rl|Jamaica}} | rowspan=2|2017 Americas Championship | 1 try |
| 8 | September 16, 2017 | {{rl|Canada}} |
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
- [http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=386#Nicholas-Newlin 2017 RLWC profile]
{{United States 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Newlin, Nick}}
Category:American rugby league players
Category:Atlanta Rhinos captains
Category:Atlanta Rhinos players
Category:Sportspeople from Port Washington, Wisconsin
Category:Rugby league players from Wisconsin
Category:United States Marine Corps personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)