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Ben Meyer (rugby union)

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Ben Meyer
Full nameBenjamin Mark Meyer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–99 North Harbour 7 (0)
2000 Auckland 7 (5)
2001 Northland 10 (15)
2003–05 North Harbour 21 (10)
2006 Counties Manukau 9 (10)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–05 Blues 11 (0)

Benjamin Mark Meyer (born 1977) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.

Rugby career

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A halfback, Meyer was a New Zealand Universities representative captain, called upon intermittently to play as a halfback for the Blues between 2000 and 2005.[1] He played his provincial rugby with North Harbour, Auckland, Northland and Counties Manukau, captaining the latter in the 2006 season.[2][3] In 2007, Meyer left New Zealand to play for Edinburgh and scored a try on his debut against Tonga.[4]

Meyer was appointed Head of High Performance for Auckland Rugby Union in 2017.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Blues in hunt for fit halfback". NZ Herald. 3 May 2005.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Meyer off to Scotland - Sport News". NZ Herald. 21 March 2007.
  3. ^ "Culling process difficult for Putt". ESPN.com. 21 July 2006.
  4. ^ "Tonga On Track". Sunday Telegraph. 26 August 2007.
  5. ^ "The Big Read: What is wrong with Auckland rugby?". NZ Herald. 13 October 2017.