Meihana Grindlay Explained

Meihana Grindlay
Birth Date:7 April 2001
Birth Place:New Zealand
Height:1880NaN0
Weight:1070NaN0
Position:Centre
Currentclub:,
Years1:2021–
Apps1:19
Points1:10
Years2:2024–
Clubupdate:19 November 2023

Meihana Grindlay (born 7 April 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is centre.[1]

Early career

Grindlay attended King's College, Auckland on a scholarship,[2] where he played rugby, earning selection for New Zealand Schools.[3] After school, he moved to Taranaki and represented Southern.[4] He was selected for the New Zealand U20s in 2021.[5]

Professional career

Grindlay has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[6] He was named in the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meihana Grindlay. Ultimate Rugby. 19 November 2023.
  2. News: Two friends off to King's College. Stuff.co.nz. 4 December 2014. 19 November 2023.
  3. News: First XV players make national school teams. Kings College. 12 September 2019. 19 November 2023.
  4. News: Grindlay makes impact for Southern early in premier competition. Stuff.co.nz. 10 April 2023. 19 November 2023.
  5. News: Black jersey beckons for Under 20s talent. All Blacks. 11 May 2021. 19 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Just in case you missed the series launch Here is our full Yarrows Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2023 @bunningsnpc . @yarrowstaranakibulls . 3 July 2023 . 13 August 2023.
  7. Blues inject youth into experienced core for 2024 . Blues . 9 November 2023 . 9 November 2023.