Mike Howe (rugby union) explained

Mike Howe
Full Name:Michael Henry Howe
Birth Date:6 November 1972
Birth Place:Whakatāne, New Zealand
Height:6 ft 0 in
Weight:213 lb
Position:Hooker
Years1:1998–00
Clubs1:London Irish
Apps1:19
Points1:0
Years2:2000–01
Clubs2:Newcastle Falcons
Apps2:23
Points2:0
Provinceyears1:1995–96
Provinceapps1:18
Provincepoints1:5

Michael Henry Howe (born 6 November 1972) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

Rugby career

A hooker, Howe played with the Bay of Plenty in 1995 and 1996.[2]

Howe, whose father is English, continued his career in the United Kingdom, and after a stint with Hawick joined London Irish in 1998, taking part in two Premiership Rugby campaigns.[3] He was signed by the Newcastle Falcons in 2000 to provide cover for Ross Nesdale and was on the bench for the side that won the 2000–2001 Tetley's Bitter Cup.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FalconsRugby.org.uk - The Falcons That Time Forgot . www.rugbynetwork.net . 10 February 2006.
  2. Web site: Michael John Howe . New Zealand Rugby History . en.
  3. News: Irish find Howe to progress . Surrey Herald . 6 August 1998.
  4. News: Maggs returns for Irish . . 9 March 2000.