Murray Mexted

Murray Mexted

ONZM

Mexted in 2006
Birth name	Murray Graham Mexted
Date of birth	(1953-09-05) 5 September 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb)
School	Tawa College
University	Victoria University
Notable relative(s)	Graham Mexted (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1975–86 Wellington () 1982 Natal () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1979–85 New Zealand 34 (16) 1986 New Zealand Cavaliers

Murray Graham Mexted ONZM (born 5 September 1953) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played 34 consecutive tests for the All Blacks from 1979 to 1985. He also played 38 non-test games including 7 as captain. During his time with the All Blacks, he wore the number eight jersey and was considered an excellent ball winner and an effective defender.

In 1986, his biography, Pieces of Eight, was published, and he married Miss Universe Lorraine Downes. The couple separated in 1999. In recent years ^{[ when? ]}, he has retained a high profile as a television colour commentator. Mexted's father, Graham Mexted, was also a New Zealand rugby union international who won one full cap in 1950. ^[1] Prior to his rugby career, Mexted worked at his family's car dealership. ^{[2] [3]}

In the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, Mexted was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby. ^[4]

References

1. Luxford, Bob. "Murray Mexted". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
2. Toby Robson (29 May 2010). "Murray Mexted's vision a global success". Stuff.
3. "About". Mexted Motors.
4. "King's Birthday Honours: Dai Henwood, Tim Southee and Jude Dobson among those recognised". RNZ News . 2 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.

External links

• Hewitson, Michele (26 May 2006). "The incorrigible Murray Mexted". New Zealand Herald.