About David Hill
Born 1978. David Hill is a New Zealand rugby union player.
David William Hill (born 31 July 1978 in Blenheim, New Zealand) is a rugby union player. His position is fly-half. He spent most of his career playing for Waikato and the Chiefs. He also played for the All Blacks between 2001 and 2006, in which he has played 1 test and 2 games.
In November 2006 he started playing for the Bristol Rugby club in the Guinness Premiership, and on 14 March 2008 announced that he would leave the English club for a move to Toshiba Brave Lupus, a Japanese club, with other former Chiefs and Waikato player Steven Bates. In 2010 he signed with the Western Force with whom he spent one season.
He is the cousin of former New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori.
Currently, Hill resides in Fuchu, Japan with Top League team Toshiba Brave Lupus under Australian coach Joe Barakat, with other New Zealand players Richard Kahui and Steven Bates.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is David Hill?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was David Hill born?
David Hill was born on 31 July 1978 in Blenheim.
What is David Hill's occupation?
David Hill is a rugby union player.
What nationality is David Hill?
David Hill is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Hill (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Hill. https://biography.guide/david-hill-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "David Hill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-hill-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "David Hill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-hill-rugby-union-player/.
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