About Joe Royal
Born 1985. Joe Royal is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Joseph Wirihana Royal (born 31 May 1985 in Rotorua, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the hooker (and occasionally prop) position for provincial side Auckland Gulls and for New Zealand's Māori international side the Māori All Blacks. Royal has previously played club rugby in Auckland before heading to Bay of Plenty Rugby in 2013 and spending 4 seasons with the Bay Steamers. After moving back home to Auckland in 2017 as an injury replacement for the , has played 4 seasons with the Counties Manukau Steelers and is now with both Auckland Rugby in the Bunnings NPC and loaned to Ngāti Porou East Coast in the Heartland Championship.
Personal life Royal is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Te Arawa, Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei and Ngāpuhi descent).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Joe Royal?
Rugby Union player
When was Joe Royal born?
Joe Royal was born on 31 May 1985 in Rotorua.
What is Joe Royal's occupation?
Joe Royal is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Joe Royal?
Joe Royal is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Royal (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Royal. https://biography.guide/joe-royal/
MLA: "Joe Royal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-royal/.
Chicago: "Joe Royal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-royal/.
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