Corey Evans (born 11 January 2001)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Blues in Super Rugby and Northland in the Bunnings NPC. His position is centre. He was named in the Blues squad for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[2][3] He was also a member of the Auckland 2021 Bunnings NPC squad and played for the side until 2023.[4]
| Date of birth | 11 January 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Waipapakauri, Far North District, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
editEvans is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāti Kahu and Te Aupouri descent).[5]
References
edit- ^ "Corey Evans". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "2022 Blues squad named" (Press release). Blues. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Super Rugby Pacific: Five New Zealand and Moana Pasifika squads revealed". Stuff.co.nz. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "An experienced and talented group of Aucklanders assembled for the 2021 NPC" (Press release). Auckland Rugby. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Player Profile: Corey Evans". All Blacks (Official Site). Retrieved 6 July 2024.
External links
edit- Corey Evans at ItsRugby.co.uk
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