Billy Harmon

Billy Harmon
Full nameWilliam Harmon
Date of birth (1994-12-23) 23 December 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight104 kg (229 lb; 16 st 5 lb)
SchoolSt. Bede's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Canterbury, Yokohama Canon Eagles
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Canterbury 60 (50)
2018–2020 Crusaders 12 (5)
2021–2024 Highlanders 23 (20)
2024– Yokohama Canon Eagles ()
Correct as of 1 March 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2022 Māori All Blacks 8 (0)
Correct as of 1 March 2023

William Harmon (born 23 December 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a flanker for Canterbury in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup and the Highlanders in Super Rugby.[1]

Early career

Harmon played for New Brighton before High School. Harmon attended St Bede's College in Christchurch and during that time, he was selected as a member of the New Zealand Schools Barbarians squad for their matches against Australia and Samoa in 2012.[2]

After leaving school, Harmon played for New Brighton again in club rugby while working full-time as a plumber. He was in excellent form during the 2016 club rugby season, captaining New Brighton to the final of the Hawkins Division 1 Trophy. Unfortunately, the season didn't end well for him as he was red carded as his side went down to Lincoln University.[3]

His impressive club form didn't go unnoticed and through 2015 and 2016 he spent time with the Crusaders Academy and turned out for Canterbury's Colts and Maori sides.[1]

Senior career

Harmon was named in Canterbury's squad for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup. He debuted in the first match of the season, a 43-3 victory over Auckland and went on to make 7 appearances and score 3 tries during the campaign which culminated in Canterbury lifting the Premiership title for the 8th time in 9 seasons as well as claiming the Ranfurly Shield.[4]

At the end of 2020, Harmon signed a two-year deal to play for the Highlanders in Super Rugby.

Personal life

Harmon is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāi Tahu descent).[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Billy Harmon Canterbury Player Profile". Canterbury Rugby. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  2. ^ "NZSchools team named for internationals". All Blacks. 20 September 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Billy Harmon set for Canterbury debut against old rival Auckland". Rugby Heaven. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Billy Harmon its rugby Player Statistics". it's rugby. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Player Profile: Billy Harmon". All Blacks (Official Site). Retrieved 17 March 2024.