About Hika Reid
Born 1958. Hika Reid is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Hikatarewa Rockcliffe "Hika" Reid (born 8 April 1958) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Reid represented Bay of Plenty and Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1980 and 1986. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals. He is remembered today for a spectacular try in the second test against Australia in Brisbane, 1980, in which he started and ended a counterattack from near the All Blacks' goal line.
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Who is Hika Reid?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Hika Reid born?
Hika Reid was born on 8 April 1958 in Rotorua.
What is Hika Reid's occupation?
Hika Reid is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Hika Reid?
Hika Reid is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hika Reid. https://biography.guide/hika-reid/
MLA: "Hika Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hika-reid/.
Chicago: "Hika Reid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hika-reid/.
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