Michael Little

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Michael Little
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Date of birth (1993-03-14) 14 March 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Rome, Italy
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb; 203 lb)
School Westlake Boys High School
Notable relative(s) Walter Little (father)
Lawrence Little (uncle)
Nicky Little (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Midfield Back
Current team Mitsubishi Dynaboars
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2013–2016 North Harbour 19 (55)
2017– Mitsubishi Dynaboars 22 (55)
2018–2019 Sunwolves 18 (15)
Correct as of 21 February 2021
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2012 Fiji U20 2 (5)
Correct as of 21 February 2021

Michael Little (born 14 March 1993) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays either as a midfield back or fullback for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby. [1] [2] He was named as a member of the Blues wider training group ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. [3] [4] As the only try scorer for his team, Little was an important part of North Harbour winning the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup championship against Otago. [5] Little was also nominated for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup player of the year award. [6]

Little was part of Fiji Under 20s and travelled to the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship . [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Michael Little North Harbour Player Profile". Harbour Rugby. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Michael Little itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Blues 2016 Squad Guide" (PDF). All Blacks Rugby. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Michael Little Blues Player Profile". Blues Rugby. Retrieved 30 October 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. ↑ "2016 Mitre 10 Cup Championship Recap". Stuff. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "2016 New Zealand Rugby Awards". All Blacks Rugby. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
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