Keven Mealamu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Keven Mealamu
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 20, 1979(1979-03-20)
Age	45
Birthplace	Tokoroa
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Tokoroa
Horoscope	Pisces

Keven Mealamu Biography

Keven Mealamu is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on March 20, 1979 in Tokoroa, Tokoroa, New Zealand. New Zealand rugby union footballer who became known as a hooker for teams like the Blues and All Blacks.

He played for the All Blacks like fellow New Zealander Gary Braid.

The grandson of Samoan immigrants, Mealamu was raised in Tokoroa where his father, a body building champion, worked at the local timber mill. The family eventually moved to Auckland due to the decline of the timber industry. He is a former student of Aorere College, where his brother and former Manu Samoa player Luke Mealamu currently works as a social worker. As a schoolboy he played as a flanker for New Zealand Under-16s and New Zealand Schools before switching to hooker in 1998. After finishing school he worked as an apprentice signwriter in case his rugby career did not work out.

Mealamu made his provincial debut for Auckland in 1999 against North Harbour. He first played for the Blues in 2000, but had a stint with the Chiefs in 2002 – the same year he debuted for the All Blacks. Mealamu also made a fine contribution to the start of the All Blacks’ 2006 Tri Nations campaign with two tries against the Wallabies during the first match. Mealamu captained the Blues through their 2006 Super 14 campaign, but was forced to relinquish the captaincy in 2007 due to his commitments to the All Blacks. In 2014, he made his 150th appearance for the Blues, becoming the first player in Super Rugby history to make 150 appearances for one team.

His brother, Luke, became a social worker after previously playing rugby. He married Latai Mealamu in 2003 and he has two kids named Samuel and Maia Mealamu.

Keven Mealamu Net Worth

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

He was a flanker for the New Zealand Under-16 team.

He became the third All Black player to reach 100 tests.

Keven Filipo Mealamu MNZM (born 20 March 1979) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer. He played at hooker for the Blues in Super Rugby, Auckland in the National Provincial Championship, and the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks. He was a key member of 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup winning teams, becoming one of only twenty dual Rugby Union World Cup winners.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Keven Mealamu Dating?

According to our records, Keven Mealamu married to Latai Mealamu. As of December 1, 2023, Keven Mealamu’s is not dating anyone.

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The 2015 Rugby World Cup Final on 31 October was his last match as an All Black. He was one of six senior players who retired from International rugby after the competition.

Facts & Trivia

Keven Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Keven Mealamu celebrates birthday on March 20 of every year.

What is Keven Mealamu doing now?

He is planning to stand as an independent in Franklin ward for the Auckland Council. Mealamu has been a member of the Papakura Local Board since 2019. The former Blues player was first capped for the All Blacks in 2002 and played 132 tests for the team before retiring from the game after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

How old is Kevin Mealamu?

43 years (March 20, 1979)

How much does an All Black rugby player make?

How Much Do All Blacks Earn? When players are called up to join an All Blacks tour or competition, they are paid an assembly fee of $7,500 NZD per week for the duration of the competition or tour. This is on top of the wages they are paid by New Zealand Rugby when contracted to a Super Rugby club.

Who's the richest rugby player?

Simon McDowell (Net Worth-$54 Million) Simon McDowell is the world’s richest player of rugby who has a net worth of $54 million.

Who is the richest rugby player 2021?

Simon McDowell is the richest rugby player in the world, with a net worth of around $54 million. Simon is now retired, but he was an Irish player during his rugby career. Unfortunately, his career was short lived, as Simon was forced to retire in 1990 due to a knee injury.