Ben_Castle_(rugby_union)

Ben Castle (rugby union)

Ben Castle (rugby union)

Rugby player

Ben Castle (born 13 January 1980, Wellington, New Zealand) is a former professional Rugby Union player. A prop forward, Castle played in New Zealand for Bay of Plenty, Waikato Chiefs, in Australia for the Western Force[1] and in France for Toulon. In June 2009 he joined Welsh regional team Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Castle has also represented New Zealand 'A'.

In January 2012 Castle announced his retirement from rugby due to a persistent back injury.[2]

Castle was the Manager of Player Contracting and Relationships at New Zealand Rugby, now General Manager for Rugby at the Hurricanes Super Rugby Team and commentates for Sky Television.

References

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    Western Force sign Ben Castle as marquee player
  2. [2]
    Castle retires


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