Keven Mealamu
Former New Zealand Rugby Union Footballer
Keven Mealamu is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and a two-time Rugby World Cup winner, having been a key member of the All Blacks squads that triumphed in 2011 and 2015. He is one of only 21 players in history to have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on multiple occasions.
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Keven Mealamu is a former New Zealand rugby union star and one of the most respected All Blacks of his generation. Playing at hooker for the Blues, Auckland, and the New Zealand national team, he was a key member of the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup-winning sides, becoming one of only 21 players to lift the Webb Ellis Cup twice. Over his career, he earned 126 Test caps, placing him among an elite group of All Blacks to surpass 100 international appearances.
Renowned for his quiet strength, humility, and fierce competitiveness, Keven’s rise from a barefoot fourth-former at Aorere College to rugby legend was shaped by resilience, adaptability, and raw talent. Beyond the field, he is a talented artist, illustrating children’s books with proceeds benefiting the Starship Hospital, for which he serves as an ambassador.
Since retiring from international rugby in 2016, Keven has continued to serve the game as a New Zealand Rugby Union Ambassador and contributes to his community through a fitness centre he runs with his wife, Latai, in South Auckland.
