Ben Smith

January 4, 2024
Rugby Player

Quick Facts

Ben Smith
Full Name Ben Smith
Occupation Rugby Player
Date Of Birth Jun 1, 1986(1986-06-01)
Age 38
Birthplace Dunedin
Country New Zealand
Horoscope Gemini

Ben Smith Biography

Name Ben Smith
Birthday Jun 1
Birth Year 1986
Place Of Birth Dunedin
Birth Country New Zealand
Birth Sign Gemini
Parents Stu Smith, Karen Smith
Siblings Rosemary Szanyi, Emlen Smith
Spouse Katie Menzies
Children(s) Annabelle Smith, Walter Smith

Ben Smith is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 1, 1986 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Fullback, wing, and outside center who was appointed the vice captain of the New Zealand national team. He helped lead them towards their 2015 Rugby World Cup win.

He played fullback for the Highlanders in 2009 when Israel Dagg was injured.

Born in Dunedin and educated at King’s High School, Smith progressed through the junior ranks in the city at his beloved Green Island Rugby Club (The Grizzlies) before making his Air New Zealand Cup debut in 2008. He was one of the break-out stars of the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup, scoring six tries for Otago on route earning a year-end selection for the New Zealand national team (All Blacks). In the 2010 ITM Cup, however, he struggled to make the same impact as Otago endured a nightmare season and bottom-of-the-table finish, while Smith missed several matches while at the Commonwealth Games in India.

In 2009 Smith was included in the 33-member All Blacks squad for the 2009 Autumn Internationals, ahead of veteran All Black winger Joe Rokocoko. Smith made his test debut for the All Blacks against Italy on 14 November 2009 at the San Siro, Milan, which the All Blacks won 20–6. He scored his first All Blacks try against the Barbarians on the last game of the tour which the Barbarians ran out winners 25–18 at Twickenham, London, on 5 December 2009.

He married Katie Menzies. He has a son and a daughter.

Ben Smith Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Rugby Player
House Living in own house.

Ben Smith is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made it to the Air New Zealand Cup in 2008 before finding acclaim at the Air New Zealand Cup in 2009.

He played his 100th professional rugby game in May 2015 against Western Force.

Benjamin Robert Smith (born 1 June 1986) is a New Zealand rugby union player, currently representing Pau in the French Top 14. He formerly played for the Highlanders in the Super Rugby competition and for Otago in the ITM Cup.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 feet 11 inches
Weight 205  lbs

Ben Smith height 5 feet 11 inches Ben weight 205  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Smith Dating?

According to our records, Ben Smith married to Katie Menzies. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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In the final against Australia, he was yellow carded for a tip tackle, becoming the first player to receive a card in a Rugby World Cup Final. He returned to the pitch to help the All Blacks to a 34–17 victory, setting up replacement back Beauden Barrett for a try as the All Blacks became the first team ever to take back-to-back titles, as well as the first to win three Rugby World Cups.

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Ben Smith celebrates birthday on June 1 of every year.

In September 2013, Smith scored 2 tries to help the All Blacks win 33–15 against Argentina in La Plata.

Is Ben Smith a Democrat?

Politico. Smith wrote for the news outlet Politico from 2008 to 2011, joining as that site expanded. Joining Politico from the New York Daily News in 2007, Smith covered the Democratic presidential primary for Politico in 2008.

What happened to Ben Smith CrossFit?

In 2019, Smith failed to qualify through the Open and Sanctionals as he was recovering from a knee surgery he had in January 2019. However, the record for the most consecutive attendances at the Games was extended to 11 when he received a wildcard invite to the Games.

Is Ben Smith retired?

Smith has confirmed he is weighing up retirement – but is not discounting the possibility of squeezing a few more games out of his body – as he completes his final contract with Japanese club Kobe.

How old is Ben Smith CrossFit?

32 years (May 16, 1990)

Where is Ben Smith from Bachelorette?

After returning to civilian life, Ben made the decision to focus on his passion for health and nutrition, which lead him to sunny Venice Beach , where he currently lives.

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