Keven Mealamu

24 May 2013
The most capped New Zealand Super Rugby player of all time, Mealamu is entering his 13th campaign with the Blues. 

In 2012 he became just the third All Black to play 100 Test matches. Mealamu is taking an extended break, therefore has stood down from captaincy and joins the Blues before their match against the Waratahs in March.

Video

Blues v Waratahs video highlights

27 June 2011

Blues v Crusaders video highlights

12 June 2011

Blues v Chiefs video highlights

05 June 2011

Blues v Reds video highlights

14 May 2011

Blues v Hurricanes video highlights

21 March 2011

Blues v Lions video highlights

07 March 2011

Blues v Sharks video highlights

28 February 2011

Extended highlights of Saturday's 24-22 victory over the Crusaders at Eden Park

20 February 2011

A number of Blues players spent Saturday afternoon playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Auckland Spinal Unit

14 February 2011

The All Blacks were literally thrown into the deep end on their first day back at Blues training

28 January 2011


Photos

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Tevita Mailau, Tony Woodcock and Keven Mealamu prepare to pack down a scrum

09 July 2012

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Keven Mealamu runs onto the field with his son to mark his 100th Super Rugby game

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu leads the Blues maul

09 July 2012

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Keven Mealamu shows great strength to drive a Waratahs player backwards

07 November 2010

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Bryan Williams presents Keven Mealamu with the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy

17 June 2011

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A dejected Keven Mealamu after losing to the Waratahs

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu trucks the ball up

23 May 2011

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu in action against the Sharks

07 November 2010

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Captain Keven Mealamu leads the Blues out to face the Reds

14 May 2011

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu breaks the tackle of Ricky Januarie

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu congratulates Anthony Faingaa on the Reds' victory

14 May 2011

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu catches the ball

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu fends off Jarrad Hoeata

01 May 2011

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu trucks the ball up

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu on the charge

01 May 2011

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Keven Mealamu carts the ball up against the Western Force

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu charges down the sideline

04 April 2011

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu on attack as his opposite Andrew Hore looks to close him down

07 November 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu is tackled

04 April 2011

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Keven Mealamu runs into the Hurricanes' defence

07 November 2010

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The Blues front row pack down for a scrum

28 March 2011

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu on the charge

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu leads the Blues onto Eden Park

21 March 2011

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The Blues front row packs down against the Reds

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu leads the Blues onto ABSA Stadium

28 February 2011

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Keven Mealamu tries to drag Berrick Barnes down

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu fends off a Sharks defender

28 February 2011

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Keven Mealamu bursts through a gap in the Crusaders' defence

07 November 2010

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Captain Keven Mealamu leads the players onto the field

20 February 2011

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu is yellow carded against the Waratahs

07 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu dives over for the winning try

20 February 2011

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Sin binned Keven Mealamu looks on from the sidelines

07 November 2010

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The Blues and Crusaders forwards pack down a scrum

20 February 2011

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu in action against the Bulls

06 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu surges forward

20 February 2011

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu gets away from the Stormers' Gcobani Bobo

06 November 2010

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The Blues celebrate a superb victory over the Crusaders

20 February 2011

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A dejected Keven Mealamu after losing to the Sharks

06 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu celebrates victory over the Crusaders

20 February 2011

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu tries to wriggle out of a tackle

06 November 2010

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A dejected Keven Mealamu with teammates Jerome Kaino (L) and Isa Nacewa (R) after losing the 2007 semi-final to the Sharks

18 November 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu crashes over the line to score for the Blues

06 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu fends off Jacques Botes

18 November 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu on the charge

06 November 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu charges ahead

08 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu breaks the defensive line

06 November 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu tries to step his way through the Chiefs' defensive line

08 November 2010

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The Blues front row packs down against the Waratahs

06 November 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu in action

08 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu is wrapped up by the Sharks

31 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu in action

08 November 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu dives over for the try

31 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu leads his side onto the field in his 100th Blues game

08 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu makes a break

31 October 2010

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Blues hooker Keven Mealamu on the charge

08 November 2010

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The Blues front row packs down against the Highlanders

31 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu receives a kauri carving in recognition of his 100th Blues game

08 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu tries to get away from Jimmy Cowan

31 October 2010

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The Blues team pose with Kevvie masks to mark Keven Mealamu's 100th Blues game

08 November 2010

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Keven Mealamu on the burst

31 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu gathers his team following a try to the Reds

08 November 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu leads his side onto the field against the Hurricanes

31 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu holds aloft the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy

08 November 2010

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A scrum packs down between the Blues and Hurricanes

31 October 2010

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A disappointed Keven Mealamu after losing to the Crusaders

08 November 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu leads his side onto the field against the Hurricanes

29 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu carries the ball forward

07 November 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu hits the ball up

29 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu with the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy

07 November 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu on the charge

29 October 2010

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Blues captain Keven Mealamu with the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy

07 November 2010

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Snapshot

Blues Number 74
Position Hooker
Born 20/03/1979
Height 1.81m
Weight 106kg
Province Auckland
Blues Debut 2000 v Brumbies
Blues Caps 137
Blues Points 45
Breakdown 9 Tries
Test Caps 92 (1 as captain)
Test Points 60
Test Debut 2002 v Wales

Match Statistics

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Minutes Played: 1237
Tackle success %: 90%
Attempted: 150
Assist: 31
Tackles Made: 135
Tackles Missed: 15
Effective Offloads: 6
Hit ups: 171
Hitups over GL %: 53.36%
Line Breaks: 3
Metres Gained: 688
Offloads: 7
Tackle Breaks: 0
Tries Scored: 2
Total Passes: 88
Handling Errors: 14
Lost Possessions: 41
Penalties: 4
Kicking Metres: 133
Total Kicks: 1