Billy Harmon
NZ rugby union player
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William Harmon (born 23 December 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a flanker for Canterbury in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup and the Highlanders in Super Rugby.[1]
| Full name | William Harmon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 23 December 1994 Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 104 kg (229 lb; 16 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St. Bede's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
Harmon played for New Brighton before High School. Harmon attended St Bede's College in Christchurch and during that time, he was selected as a member of the New Zealand Schools Barbarians squad for their matches against Australia and Samoa in 2012.[2]
After leaving school, Harmon played for New Brighton again in club rugby while working full-time as a plumber. He was in excellent form during the 2016 club rugby season, captaining New Brighton to the final of the Hawkins Division 1 Trophy. Unfortunately, the season didn't end well for him as he was red carded as his side went down to Lincoln University.[3]
His impressive club form didn't go unnoticed and through 2015 and 2016 he spent time with the Crusaders Academy and turned out for Canterbury's Colts and Maori sides.[1]
Senior career
Harmon was named in Canterbury's squad for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup. He debuted in the first match of the season, a 43-3 victory over Auckland and went on to make 7 appearances and score 3 tries during the campaign which culminated in Canterbury lifting the Premiership title for the 8th time in 9 seasons as well as claiming the Ranfurly Shield.[4]
At the end of 2020, Harmon signed a two-year deal to play for the Highlanders in Super Rugby.
Personal life
Harmon is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāi Tahu descent).[5]
