About Kevin Meates
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 92). Kevin Meates was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Kevin Francis Meates (20 February 1930 – 17 April 2022) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, sometimes playing at lock, Meates represented at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1952, appearing in two internationals for the All Blacks against the touring Australian team in 1952.
Meates was the younger brother of Bill Meates, another rugby player, and uncle of David Meates (his brother Bill's son). He graduated from Canterbury University College with a Bachelor of Science in 1952.
Meates died in Christchurch on 17 April 2022, at the age of 92.
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Who was Kevin Meates?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Kevin Meates born?
Kevin Meates was born on 20 February 1930 in Greymouth.
When did Kevin Meates die?
Kevin Meates died on 17 April 2022 in Christchurch.
What was Kevin Meates's occupation?
Kevin Meates was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Kevin Meates?
Kevin Meates was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kevin Meates. https://biography.guide/kevin-meates/
MLA: "Kevin Meates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kevin-meates/.
Chicago: "Kevin Meates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kevin-meates/.
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