Benet Kumeroa
New Zealand rugby union player
Benet Kumeroa (born 25 June 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Chiefs and Bay of Plenty. His preferred position is prop.
Early career
Kumeroa is from Whanganui and attended Auckland Grammar School where he was a member of the first XV in rugby, and also competed in weightlifting. He was named in the New Zealand U20 development squad in 2020, and spent the 2024 pre-season with the Hurricanes.
Professional career
Kumeroa has represented Bay of Plenty in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the Chiefs squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Kumeroa has represented the Māori All Blacks on four occasions, in 2024 and 2025.
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