Dean Bell
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dean Cameron Bell | |
| Place of birth | , New Zealand | |
Dean Bell is a former New Zealand rugby league player. In his career he captained the Wigan Warriors, Auckland Warriors and New Zealand Kiwis. Since his retirement in 1996 he has been involved with the Leeds Rhinos Academy Team (1997-1998), The Wigan Warriors youth development programme (2000-2006) and will take over as the New Zealand Warriors Community & Development Manager in 2007.
[edit] Awards and Achievements
- Seven-time Challenge Cup Winner; Three as Captain
- Six-time Championship Winner
- Five-time John Player Trophy Winner
- Two-time Premiership Winner
- Four-time Lancashire Cup Winner
- World Sevens Winner
- NZRL Player of the Year - 1987
- Man of Steel Winner - 1992
- Lance Todd Trophy Winner - 1993
- NZ Maori Sports Personality of the Year - 1994
- Member - NZRL ‘Immortals’
- Member - NZRL ‘Legends’
- Member - Wigan Warriors R.L.F.C ‘Hall of Fame’
- ‘This is Your Life’ recipient
[edit] Coaching and Management Career
- Head Coach: Leeds Rhinos (1996-97)
- Head Coach: Leeds Rhinos Academy (1998-99)
- Rugby Executive: Wigan Warriors (2000-2007)
- Community & Development Manager: New Zealand Warriors (Due to take up the position August 1st 2007)
