Mike Howe (rugby union)

Mike Howe
Full nameMichael Henry Howe
Date of birth (1972-11-06) 6 November 1972 (age 52)
Place of birthWhakatāne, New Zealand
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight213 lb (97 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–00 London Irish 19 (0)
2000–01 Newcastle Falcons 23 (0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–96 Bay of Plenty 18 (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]

References

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