Paul Miller (rugby union) explained

Paul Miller
Birth Name:Paul Charles Miller
Birth Date:31 August 1977
Birth Place:Gore, New Zealand
Ru Position:Number 8
Height:1.920NaN0
Weight:120kg (270lb)
Repcaps1:0
Reppoints1:0
Repyears1:2001
Province1:Southland
Province2:Otago
Provinceyears1:1998–99, 2002–05
Provinceyears2:2000–02
Super1:Highlanders
Super2:Chiefs
Superyears1:2000, 2005
Superyears2:2003
Clubs1:Kurita Water
Years1:2006–10
School:King's High School

Paul Charles Miller (born 31 August 1977) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A number 8, Miller represented Southland and Otago at a provincial level, played for the Highlanders and Chiefs in Super Rugby. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 2001, played two matches but no full internationals.[1] Miller finished his professional career playing in Japan for Kurita Water RFC.[2] [3]

Post-playing career

In 2024, Miller made his debut for Match Fit: Union vs. League. However: He had completely lost his right eye, and revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Despite this: He already lost 25 kilos to 127kgs from just before he was diagnosed with cancer.[4] It was revealed on episode 2 that he also had experience in rowing.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Miller . Knight . Lindsay . New Zealand Rugby Museum . 18 August 2013.
  2. News: Rugby: Money makes Miller a Japan man . 24 March 2009 . Otago Daily Times . 18 August 2013 . Steve . Hepburn.
  3. News: Paul Miller watched Japan earthquake 'in horror' . 15 March 2011 . www.stuff.co.nz . 18 August 2013 . Logan . Savory.
  4. Web site: Match Fit Season 4 Ep 1 SPORT ThreeNow . 2024-07-29 . www.threenow.co.nz.
  5. Web site: Match Fit Season 4 Ep 2 SPORT ThreeNow . 2024-08-01 . www.threenow.co.nz.