Shane Endacott (born ) is a New Zealand

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coach and former player. His position of preference was Five Eighth; however, he was also often used at lock, hooker or in the centres. He is the son of

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coach

Frank Endacott Frank Morris Endacott , also known by the nickname of "Happy Frank", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer, and coach. Background His son, Shane, also played rugby league. Playing career Endacott played for Addington and ...

Early years

Endacott was a junior in the

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competition, representing Papanui and Sydenham. He played for the Canterbury Cardinals in the new

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in 1994.''Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994'',

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, 1994. p.110 During this time he studied at the

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, gaining a Bachelor of Science degree.

Playing career

Endacott moved to England in 1995, leaving the day after his final university exam, and joined

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His performances were impressive enough that the then

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signed him for the 1996 season. Before taking up his contract he played for the

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several times in the

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competition.

Warriors

Endacott spent 1996 playing for the Warriors reserve grade team, which at the time was coached by his father,

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. He was the reserve team's second highest tackler. He also was selected for a

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team that played the touring Great Britain side. In 1997 he finally made his first grade début for the Warriors, under coach

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. Midway through the season Monie was fired and his father, Frank, was promoted to coach the first grade side. Endacott continued to play for the Warriors, making 42 appearances until his retirement in 1999.

Later years

After retirement Endacott remained in Auckland and became involved in the

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business. Endacott was assistant coach for the Celebration Lions Premiers in 2009, who won the Roller Doors Pre-season tournament and the Gore Cup.Halswell tipped to challenge Hornby
''The Press'', 2 April 2011 In 2011 he accepted the role of head coach of the Halswell Hornets for 2011 and 2012 taking several key players from Celebration with him. He coached Canterbury A in the 2011 South Island competition.''Superleague'', Volume 6, Issue 3, Edition 27 2011 In 2012 he was promoted to coaching

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following the retirement of

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.Canterbury banned after default
''The Press'', 21 September 2012

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Endacott, Shane 1971 births Living people Canterbury rugby league team coaches Canterbury rugby league team players Hull F.C. players New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand Warriors players New Zealand rugby league coaches Papanui Tigers players Sydenham Swans players University of Canterbury alumni Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league locks Junior Kiwis players People from Christchurch