Ben Castle (rugby union)

Ben Castle (born 13 January 1980, Wellington, New Zealand) is a former professional Rugby Union player. A prop forward, Castle played in New Zealand for Bay of Plenty, Waikato Chiefs, in Australia for the Western Force[1] and in France for Toulon. In June 2009 he joined Welsh regional team Newport Gwent Dragons.

Ben Castle
Date of birth (1980-01-13) 13 January 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
–2007
2004–08
2008
2009
2009–12
Bay of Plenty
Chiefs
Toulon
Western Force
Newport GD
65
51
10
12
34
(15)
(10)
(5)
(5)
(5)
Correct as of 5 January 2016
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
  Junior All Blacks 2
Correct as of 5 January 2016

Castle has also represented New Zealand 'A'.

In January 2012 Castle announced his retirement from rugby due to a persistent back injury.[2]

Castle was the Manager of Player Contracting and Relationships at New Zealand Rugby, now General Manager for Rugby at the Hurricanes Super Rugby Team and commentates for Sky Television.

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