Kevin O'Neill (rugby player)

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school = Sacred Heart College
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Kevin John O'Neill (born 24 February 1982 in Te Aroha, New Zealand) is a rugby union player who plays for Waikato Rugby Union in the Air New Zealand Cup and for the All Blacks. His position is lock.

Canterbury

Kevin debuted in 2003 for Canterbury in 2003 against Fiji. He played for Canterbury until 2007 after 29 caps for Canterbury he transferred to Waikato.

Crusaders

Kevin debuted for the Crusaders. He played a number of games beside All Black, Chris Jack. He was drafted to the Chiefs and since then has signed with them ending his career in Christchurch.

Chiefs and Waikato

O'Neill played most games for the Chiefs in 2008 and will play for Waikato in the Air New Zealand Cup.

Representative Squads

New Zealand Under 21

O'Neill played in the World Cup winning under 21's in 2003 alongside fellow All Black, Adam Thompson.

Junior All Blacks

He was a member of the 2005 Junior All Blacks.

All Black debut

After 28 minutes on the 12/7/2008 at Carisbrook, O'Neill made his debut for the All Blacks after a knock to Ali Williams caused Williams to leave the field. Although it was not enough as the All Blacks went down to the Springboks 30 - 28 after a chip and chase from Enrico Januarie resulted in a match winning try. It was the All Blacks first loss at Carisbrook to the Springboks.

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