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Keven Mealamu (Keven Filipo Mealamu) was born on 20 March, 1979 in Tokoroa, New Zealand, is an A New Zealand international rugby union players. Discover Keven Mealamu'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 44 years old?

Popular As Keven Filipo Mealamu
Occupation N/A
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 20 March, 1979
Birthday 20 March
Birthplace Tokoroa, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Keven Mealamu Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Keven Mealamu height is 1.81m and Weight 111 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.81m
Weight 111 kg
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Who Is Keven Mealamu's Wife?

His wife is Latai Mealamu

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Latai Mealamu
Sibling Not Available
Children Samuel Mealamu, Maia Mealamu

Keven Mealamu Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Keven Mealamu worth at the age of 44 years old? Keven Mealamu’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Keven Mealamu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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1979

Keven Filipo Mealamu (born 20 March 1979) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer.

He played at hooker for the Blues in Super Rugby, Auckland in the National Provincial Championship, and the New Zealand national team.

1998

As a schoolboy he played as a flanker for New Zealand Under-16s and New Zealand Schools before switching to hooker in 1998.

After finishing school he worked as an apprentice signwriter in case his rugby career did not work out.

1999

Mealamu made his provincial debut for Auckland in 1999 against North Harbour.

2000

He first played for the Blues in 2000, but had a stint with the Chiefs in 2002 – the same year he debuted for the All Blacks.

2002

Mealamu made his debut for the All Blacks on 23 November 2002, against Wales at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

2003

He clinched the 2003 Super Rugby Title.

The grandson of Samoan immigrants, Mealamu was raised in Tokoroa where his father, a body building champion, worked at the local timber mill.

The family eventually moved to Auckland due to the decline of the timber industry.

He is a former student of Aorere College, where his brother and former Manu Samoa player Luke Mealamu currently works as a social worker.

A practising Catholic, Mealamu and his wife Latai, whom he married in 2003, have two children.

2006

Mealamu also made a fine contribution to the start of the All Blacks' 2006 Tri Nations campaign with two tries against the Wallabies during the first match.

Mealamu captained the Blues through their 2006 Super 14 campaign, but was forced to relinquish the captaincy in 2007 due to his commitments to the All Blacks.

2007

He first led the team in September 2007 against Italy.

2008

He was made test captain in the test match against Scotland during the All Blacks 2008 Grand Slam tour, as regular captain Richie McCaw was a reserve for that match.

2011

He was a key member of 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup winning teams, becoming one of only 21 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions.

He was a part of New Zealand's 2011 Rugby World Cup winning squad.

Mealamu was known for his hard-tackling approach to the game

2012

In a Bledisloe Cup test match against Australia on 20 October 2012, Mealamu became the third All Black to reach 100 test appearances.

2014

In 2014, he made his 150th appearance for the Blues, becoming the first player in Super Rugby history to make 150 appearances for one team.

2015

The 2015 Rugby World Cup final on 31 October was his last match as an All Black.

He was one of six senior players who retired from International rugby after the competition.

In his final international test he led the Kapa o Pango haka before the final against Australia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

2016

In the 2016 New Year Honours, Mealamu was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby.

Mealamu became an important part of the leadership team of the national side and led the haka for the All Blacks 31 times.

He led the Ka Mate version 23 times and the newer Kapa o Pango version 8 times.

2019

Mealamu was elected to the Papakura Local Board in 2019.

In the 2022 Auckland local elections, Mealamu ran for the position of Franklin ward councillor, losing to Andy Baker.

Mealamu is a skilled artist and has illustrated several books to raise money for the Starship Children's Hospital.