Michael Collins (rugby union, born 1974)
| Birth name | Michael Collins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 May 1974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Waikato University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Michael Collins (born 10 May 1974) is a former New Zealand 'A' international rugby union player. He played for Glasgow Warriors, London Irish and Chiefs.[1]
Rugby Union career[edit]
Amateur career[edit]
Former captain of New Plymouth Boys' High School first XV.[3]
Professional career[edit]
He had 73 games for the provincial side Waikato.[4]
He began his professional career playing for the New Zealand provincial Super Rugby team Chiefs.[2] He captained the side in 1999.[4]
He signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2007, after a two year with London Irish.[5]
International career[edit]
Collins has played for New Zealand U19, New Zealand U21, New Zealand 'A' and New Zealand Barbarians.[2]
Coaching career[edit]
In September 2008 Collins joined Taranaki as a rugby development manager, leaving Glasgow Warriors.[6] He later became the club's scrum coach.[3]
Administration career[edit]
In 2013 was made Chief Executive of Taranaki Rugbry.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Warriors Sign Prop Michael Collins - Scottish Rugby Union". Archived from the original on 21 May 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Glasgow Warriors - Michael Collins".
- ^ a b c Mclean, Glenn (5 October 2013). "Michael Collins steps in as Taranaki Rugby boss". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ a b Mclean, Glenn (7 December 2013). "Collins brings a lot to the table". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Glasgow sign Michael Collins". glasgowwarriors.com.
- ^ "Glasgow Warriors - New role for Michael Collins". glasgowwarriors.com.