Dale Rasmussen (born 5 July 1977) is a former Samoan international rugby union player. He played as an outside centre. Rasmussen joined Warriors from Exeter Chiefs in the summer of 2004 and made his debut in the club’s first-ever Premiership match against Newcastle Falcons.

Dale Rasmussen
Birth nameDale Aloalii Rasmussen
Date of birth (1977-07-05) 5 July 1977 (age 47)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight101 kg (15 st 13 lb)
SchoolMount Albert Grammar School
UniversityAuckland University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
-2003
2003-2004
2004–2012
Ponsonby
Exeter
Worcester

14
199

(15)
(90)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
-2003 Bay of Plenty ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2004 Samoa 9 (0)

The Samoan international cemented his place in the side straight away and was a consistent player throughout the 2005/06 season, playing 23 league and cup games throughout the campaign. His performances and commitment was recognised by the Warriors coaching staff when they selected him as the Player of the Year, the award for which he picked up at the club’s end of season awards celebration.

Last season Rasmussen signed a new three-year deal, which will keep him at Sixways until 2010.

In 2012, Ramussen announced that he would leave Worcester Warriors and retire from Rugby.

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