Sione KITE [
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Date of Birth: 14 Jan 1988
Place of Birth: Canterbury (NSW)
Junior Clubs: St George Dragons, St Johns Eagles. Also known as John Kite.
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Mon March 12, 2012
by Stobart Super League
Source: www.superleague.co.ukBottom club Widnes Vikings prevented Wigan Warriors going top of the Stobart Super League with a shock win thanks to a drop-goal from Lloyd White 10 minutes from time.
The Vikings looked down and out when they trailed 36-18 after 48 minutes, but hit back in style.
Widnes drew level before White landed his dramatic one-pointer to seal a deserved victory and leave Wigan perhaps regretting their decision to rest five big names.
Vikings coach Denis Betts handed ex-Warriors full-back Cameron Phelps and fellow Australian Sione Kite debuts alongside young half back Gareth O'Brien - signed on loan from Warrington Wolves - and he booted six goals from six attempts.
Kite replaced the injured Ben Cross with Jon Clarke, Dave Allen, Shaun Briscoe, Ben Davies and on-loan Stefan Marsh lining up against their old club.
Wigan rested Sam Tomkins, Pat Richards,Thomas Leuluai, Liam Farrell and Sean O'Loughlin with Logan Tomkins, younger brother of Sam, making his debut alongside youngsters Matthew Russell, Joe Mellor and Anthony Gelling.
Clarke made his 300th career appearance with Briscoe clocking up 250 and Widnes turned in a battling effort in their bid for a first win back in the big time.
Wigan swept ahead after only three minutes with Gareth Hock crashing over following neat work by Michael McIlorum and Brett Finch. Stand-in kicker Josh Charnley booted the conversion and added the extras to Harrison Hansen's try in the seventh minute after Chris Tuson surged between Frank Winterstein and Phelps.
It looked as though Widnes were going to be in for a tough afternoon but on their first real attack Winterstein was only denied by Mellor. Then Phelps just failed to touch down from an O'Brien grubber kick before Widnes were rewarded for their endeavour.
Paddy Flynn picked up a loose Briscoe pass to go over and cut the gap to 12-6, although Wigan looked set to take charge when Russell shrugged off a couple of defenders to score a debut try with Charnley landing the touchline goal.
Widnes came roaring back with two converted tries in two minutes to draw level at 18-18 by half-time. O'Brien and Briscoe combined for Marsh to squeeze in at the corner and then Briscoe supported a Simon Finnigan break to score near the posts and stun the Warriors.
Wigan looked to have finally established an unassailable lead when they romped 36-18 ahead after 50 minutes.
Brett Finch, Joe Mellor and Russell all went over in a frantic five-minute spell with Charnley tagging on all the goals.
But Widnes refused to lie down and stunned Wigan with a magnificent fightback.
Substitute White began the revival by going over, with Briscoe bagging his second try before Winterstein battered his way through. O'Brien landed all three conversions to level again at 36-36.
Widnes, spurred on by a vociferous crowd, went ahead for the first time 10 minutes from the end with a 30-metre drop-goal from White.
Charnley missed a late penalty for Wigan, but it would have been an injustice had Widnes lost.
Fri March 2, 2012
Widnes Vikings latest signing Sione "John" Kite belatedly linked up with the Stobart Super League new boys today and announced his determination to make up for lost time.
The 24-year-old former Melbourne and Canterbury front rower signed a 12-month contract on the eve of the new season but was forced to miss the first month as he awaited the arrival of his visa.
"It seems to have taken an absolute age to get here but now that I am, I'm keen to get out on the field and prove myself to the club and its supporters," said the 6ft 5in, 18st forward.
"I've been following the team's progress back home and I share the disappointment of how things have gone so far.
"Only signing for one year is a massive motivator for me and it is something I will use to ensure that my performances are consistent throughout the season."
Kite will link up at the Stobart Stadium with Australian utility back Cameron Phelps, whose arrival in England was also held up by red tape.
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 2012 Stobart Super League
Widnes Vikings
6 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 6 [11 Mar 12] W 37-36 v Wigan (H). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [18 Mar 12] L 10-58 v Hull FC (A). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [25 Mar 12] W 38-30 v London (H). [PR]
[View] Round 9 [31 Mar 12] L 6-76 v Catalans (A). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [05 Apr 12] L 12-46 v Warrington (A). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [09 Apr 12] L 4-38 v Bradford (H). [PR]
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2011 NRL Telstra Premiership
Melbourne Storm
1 games; [View] Round 26 [04 Sep 11] L 8-40 v Roosters (A). [BE]
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2010 NRL Telstra Premiership
Melbourne Storm
2 games; [View] Round 21 [01 Aug 10] W 36-12 v Raiders (H). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 10] W 24-4 v Sharks (H). [BE]
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
5 games; [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 09] W 34-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 09] W 28-26 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [27 Mar 09] L 12-20 v Titans (A). [BE]
[View] Round 11 [23 May 09] W 26-10 v Storm (H). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [31 May 09] L 14-22 v Knights (A). [BE]
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2008 NYC Toyota Cup
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
15 games; 3 tries, 12 points.
[View] Round 1 [15 Mar 08] L 24-30 v Eels (A). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 08] W 26-24 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [30 Mar 08] W 27-20 v Tigers (H). [PR]
[View] Round 4 [04 Apr 08] W 38-10 v Roosters (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 08] D 26-26 v Warriors (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [19 Apr 08] L 22-32 v Dragons (H). [PR]
[View] Round 7 [26 Apr 08] L 18-22 v Sea Eagles (A). [PR]
[View] Round 9 [10 May 08] W 20-18 v Panthers (H). [PR]
[View] Round 10 [16 May 08] D 28-28 v Gold Coast (A). [PR]
[View] Round 11 [26 May 08] W 60-16 v Sharks (H). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 13 [07 Jun 08] W 42-16 v Knights (H). [PR]
[View] Round 15 [21 Jun 08] W 32-18 v Raiders (H). [PR]
[View] Round 16 [27 Jun 08] W 56-26 v Roosters (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [03 Aug 08] L 24-30 v Tigers (A). [PR]
[View] Round 22 [09 Aug 08] W 34-22 v Cowboys (H). [PR]
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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
4 games; [View] Round 17 [07 Jul 08] L 30-34 v Rabbitohs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [13 Jul 08] W 26-18 v Broncos (A). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [19 Jul 08] L 22-40 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [28 Jul 08] L 0-30 v Dragons (A). [BE]
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