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Ben Funnell (Benjamin Camden John Funnell) was born on 6 June, 1990 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is a New Zealand rugby union player. Discover Ben Funnell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 33 years old?

Popular As Benjamin Camden John Funnell
Occupation N/A
Age 33 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 6 June 1990
Birthday 6 June
Birthplace Palmerston North, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Ben Funnell Height, Weight & Measurements

At 33 years old, Ben Funnell height is 180 cm and Weight 109 kg.

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Height 180 cm
Weight 109 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Ben Funnell Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Funnell worth at the age of 33 years old? Ben Funnell’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Ben Funnell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1990

Benjamin Camden John Funnell (born 6 June 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a hooker for in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition and the Western Force in Super Rugby.

He previously played for the.

Born in Palmerston North in New Zealand's Manawatū-Whanganui region, Funnell grew up on a dairy farm in the small town of Opiki, 15 km to the south-west of his birthplace.

He is a cousin of the Whitelock brothers; George, Adam, Sam and Luke who all went on to play for Canterbury and the Crusaders and attended the same primary school as the boys before attending Palmerston North Boys' High School, where he captained their rugby first XV, while the Whitelocks attended the rival Feilding High School.

While in school, Funnell represented at under-18 level before heading south to Christchurch after graduation to study accounting at university.

He joined the High School Old Boys side which compete in the local Canterbury club rugby competition and also made his way through the Canterbury youth structures, turning out for both their Academy and Colts sides as well as the Crusaders Knights development team.

2008

Funnell was a New Zealand Schools representative in 2008.

Canterbury

2011

Funnell first made the Canterbury squad for the 2011 ITM Cup and immediately made a big impression.

Taking advantage of an injury to Steve Fualau, he made his national provincial championship debut as a replacement for Paul Ngauamo in the first match of the season against and went on to play 7 times during his first year at provincial level, lifting the Premiership trophy for the first time as Canterbury overcame 12–3 in the final.

An impressive debut season for Canterbury in 2011 saw Funnell elevated to the Crusaders squad for the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Aged just 21, he had to be content serving as back up to the more experienced Corey Flynn and Quentin MacDonald and made just a solitary appearance, as a replacement in a match against the in Sydney during his first season with the 'Saders.

2012

He was again an ITM Cup winner in 2012 and also established himself as the province's first choice in the number 2 jersey, playing 9 times as Canterbury this time downed in the final.

2013

It was 3 titles in 3 years in 2013 with Funnell appearing in all 12 of Canterbury's games and also contributing 1 try as they finished the year with a comprehensive 29–13 victory away to.

MacDonald's departure for the in 2013 saw Funnell promoted to second choice hooker behind Flynn and he played 15 times including 3 starts as the Crusaders lost to the, 20–19, in the semi-finals.

2014

2014 was more of a struggle both for Canterbury, who were knocked out of the ITM Cup by local rivals at the semi-final stage and for Funnell who despite playing 10 times faced stiff competition for a starting spot from future All Black Codie Taylor.

With Flynn reaching the veteran stage of his career in 2014, Funnell began to be groomed to take over the starting duties from him, with the duo rotating and Flynn starting 10 games to Funnell's 8 as the Crusaders narrowly lost to the in the final of the competition.

Flynn's departure for Toulouse at the end of 2014 left Funnell as first choice hooker for the 2015 season with Codie Taylor and Ged Robinson serving as his back ups.

2015

However, 2015 ITM Cup saw Funnell re-establish himself as first-choice hooker, playing all 12 games, including 10 starts as Canterbury reclaimed their Premiership title by defeating 25–23 in the final while Taylor's elevation to the All Blacks squad in 2016 left Funnell as the undisputed holder of the number 2 shirt and he once again played every game during the season as the men from Christchurch were crowned champions of New Zealand for the 8th time in 9 years.

2016

Funnell played in all 16 games of a disappointing season for the Crusaders, starting 10 games to Taylor's 6 as the men from Christchurch finished in 7th place on the final log, just outside of the play-off spots.

2016 saw the Crusaders return to the Super Rugby play-offs, finishing 7th once again on the overall log, however due to competition restructuring, this was enough to see them advance to the quarter finals where they went down 42–25 to the in Johannesburg.

The season was a struggle for Funnell as he lost his starting spot to Taylor and had to make do with just 1 start in 9 appearances.

2019

After a stint in the Japanese Top League competition with Ricoh Black Rams (2019–2021), Funnell returned to Super Rugby in 2024.

On 6 February 2024, the announced that the franchise had sigend Funnell for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.