Richard Kennar
A powerful Samoan winger who carved a path from local fields to the NRL, representing his heritage on rugby league's biggest stage.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Samoan rugby league footballer·Birthday: December 10·Millennials
Biography
Richard Kennar's journey in rugby league is a story of Pacific Island talent meeting opportunity. Born in Samoa in 1994, his athletic prowess was evident early on. He moved through the ranks in Australia, catching eyes with his blend of speed, strength, and finishing ability. His professional breakthrough came with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL, where he played as a winger and centre. Wearing the Rabbitohs jersey placed him in one of the league's most storied clubs, competing at the pinnacle of the sport. While his club career navigated the intense competition of the NRL, his international allegiance remained clear: he pulled on the blue jersey of Toa Samoa, contributing to the growing strength of Samoan rugby league on the world stage. His career trajectory illustrates the global pathways modern athletes navigate, from island roots to the bright lights of professional sports.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Richard was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Richard Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Richard's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
- Represented the Samoan national team, Toa Samoa, in international rugby league.
- Earned a professional contract in Australia's top-tier rugby league competition.
Did You Know?
He is from the village of Faleasi'u in Samoa.
He played junior rugby league for the Asquith Magpies in Sydney.
His NRL debut was in Round 1 of the 2017 season for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
“I'm just grateful for the jersey and the chance to represent my family and Samoa.”
