About Bernie Upton
Born 1981. Bernie Upton is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Bernard Peter Upton (born 22 September 1981) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.
Rugby career Born in Upper Hutt, Upton was a Wellington secondary schools and under-19s player, but began his provincial career at the Bay of Plenty. He competed for the Chiefs from 2004 to 2006, then returned to Wellington in 2007 and had two seasons with the Hurricanes. Wellington loaned Upton out to North Harbour in 2008 and the following year he headed overseas, playing two seasons at Connacht. He finished his career with Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan.
International Upton toured Australia with the Junior All Blacks in 2005 and was in the team that won the 2006 IRB Pacific 5 Nations.
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Who is Bernie Upton?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Bernie Upton born?
Bernie Upton was born in 1981.
What is Bernie Upton's occupation?
Bernie Upton is a rugby union player.
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Bernie Upton is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernie Upton. https://biography.guide/bernie-upton/
MLA: "Bernie Upton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernie-upton/.
Chicago: "Bernie Upton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bernie-upton/.
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