Sorensen was a member of the Ponsonby United Rugby League Club and represented Auckland.
[2] He played in twenty four tests for the New Zealand national rugby league team, including seven games at the 1954, 1957 and 1960 World Cups.
[5] Sorensen was the Auckland coach when they competed in the grand slam in 1977, defeating Australia, France and Great Britain in a three-week period.
[6] He also served as a selector for the New Zealand national rugby league team.
[7] Sorensen's brother Dave also played for the Kiwis as did two of his nephews; Dane and Kurt.