Career
In 1992 he represented the New Zealand under-15 side. In 1996 he played in the Super League for Paris Saint-Germain. He represented New Zealand Māori in three "tests" in 1999 and on a tour of France in 2003.
While playing for the Villeneuve Leopards, Shead himself qualified for France and played at the 2004 Victory Cup.
In 2005, while playing for Mount Albert, he was part of a New Zealand Rugby League"s President selection that played a pre-season trial match against the New Zealand Warriors.