| Birth name | Kevin Francis Meates |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 20 February 1930 |
| Birth place | Greymouth, New Zealand |
| Death date | 17 April 2022 (aged 92) |
| Death place | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Position | Flanker Lock |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Repyears 1 | 1952 |
| Repcaps 1 | 2 |
| Reppoints 1 | 0 |
| Provinceyears 1 | 1951–57 |
| Provinceapps 1 | 44 |
| Relatives | Bill Meates (brother) David Meates (nephew) |
| School | St Bede's College; Marist Brothers School, Greymouth |
| University | Canterbury University College |
Kevin Francis Meates (20 February 1930 – 17 April 2022) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, sometimes playing at lock, Meates represented at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1952, appearing in two internationals for the All Blacks against the touring Australian team in 1952.[1]
Meates was the younger brother of Bill Meates, another rugby player, and uncle of David Meates (his brother Bill's son).[2] He graduated from Canterbury University College with a Bachelor of Science in 1952.[3]
Meates died in Christchurch on 17 April 2022, at the age of 92.[4][5]
References
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Kevin Meates". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ Carville, Olivia (18 May 2013). "Accidental career is now in his blood". Fairfax Media. Stuff. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "NZ university graduates 1870–1961: Me–Mo". Shadows of Time. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Kevin Meates obituary". The New Zealand Herald. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Former All Blacks flanker Kevin Meates dies, aged 92". Stuff. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.