Ben May (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 13 October 1982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 119 kg (262 lb) | ||
| School | Nelson College | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2013– | Fukuoka Sanix Blues | 3 | (0) |
| correct as of 19 January 2015. | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2004–05 2006–08 2009–13 2015− |
Nelson Bays Tasman Waikato Wellington |
35 7 |
(5) (0) |
| correct as of 23 October 2015. | |||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007 2008–11 2012–13, 15– |
Crusaders Chiefs Hurricanes |
3 33 35 |
(0) (0) (5) |
| correct as of 5 July 2015. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007–08, 12, 15– | Māori All Blacks | 9 | (10) |
| correct as of 11 July 2015. | |||
Benjamin "Ben" May (born 13 October 1982) is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Early life
May was born in Blenheim, New Zealand.[1] He attended Nelson College from 1996 to 1999.[2]
Professional career
May made his Super 14 debut for the Crusaders against the Lions in 2007. After three Crusaders appearances, he signed with the Chiefs for the 2008 season, making his Chiefs debut against the Blues. In 2012, he signed with the Hurricanes, with whom he made his 50th Super Rugby appearance in 2012.[1] In 2013 May signed with Fukuoka Sanix Blues of the Top League for two years, beginning with the 2013–14 season.[3]
May also has played in the ITM Cup for Nelson Bays, Tasman and Waikato, making his debut with the former in 2004.[1]
Of Ngāti Maniapoto descent, May played for the Māori All Blacks in 2007, 2008 and 2012.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Ben May Profile". Hurricanes. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ↑ Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
- ↑ McKendry, Patrick (3 April 2013). "Rugby: Japan lures younger players". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "Maori All Blacks squad for 2012 European tour". Retrieved 1 June 2013.
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