Mark Urwin Explained

Mark Urwin
Full Name:Mark Gordon Urwin
Birth Date:10 February 1976
Position:First five-eighth / Fullback
Provinceyears1:1997–03
Provinceapps1:84[1]
Provincepoints1:361
Superyears1:2001
Superapps1:3
Superpoints1:0

Mark Gordon Urwin (born 10 February 1976) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.

Urwin attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and was a member of their 1992 secondary schools Rugby World Cup-winning side, which was led by Michael Collins and included future All Blacks captain Reuben Thorne.[2]

A Taranaki player, Urwin was used by the province initially at fullback, then as a first five-eighth, and was also a capable goal-kicker.[3] He competed for the Highlanders in the 2001 Super 12 season, making three appearances.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mark Gordon Urwin . www.rugbyhistory.co.nz . en.
  2. News: Cream of the old boys to reunite . . 28 July 2012.
  3. News: Halftime talk nets big finish between Taranaki and BOP . . 15 September 2002 . en-NZ.
  4. News: Hepburn . Steve . Rugby: The Highlanders, so far . . 17 March 2012 . en.