Rhys Ellison

Daniel Rhys Ellison (born 6 March 1966) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Rhys Ellison
Birth nameDaniel Rhys Ellison
Date of birth (1966-03-06) 6 March 1966
Place of birthRaglan, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb; 207 lb)
SchoolRaglan Area School
Hamilton Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
University of Waikato
Notable relative(s)Thomas Ellison (Great-uncle)
SpouseKaren
Children2 sons
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985
1986–89
1990–95
1997–98		 Bay of Plenty
Otago
Waikato
Munster		 4
60
90
12		 (19)
(161)
(129)
(11)
Correct as of 29 April 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986–94 Māori All Blacks 20+ (27)

Career

After playing for Otago while at university, Ellison debuted for the Mooloos in 1990. He played in 60 games for Otago, 90 games for Waikato, over 20 games for the Maori All Blacks and played in three All Blacks Trials. In 1993, with Waikato, Ellison helped to beat the touring British and Irish Lions and to win the Ranfurly Shield. After a year in Japan, he joined Irish club side Munster, playing for them and Shannon RFC from 1997 until 2000.[1]

Outside of rugby

Ellison graduated with a law degree in and was admitted to the bar in 1994. He is qualified to practice law in both New Zealand and Ireland and is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, Auckland District Law Society, The Irish Law society, the Zealand Society of Notary Publics and the World Society of Notary Publics. He is now the Principal of Rhys Ellison Law.[2]

Family

Thomas Ellison is Rhys' great-uncle. Thomas was the first Maori to graduate from a NZ University with a Law degree and the first All Black Captain. While in Ireland, Rhys met his wife, Karen, and they have two sons; Jake and Tristan. They now live in New Zealand.

References
  1. "Rugby's been Ellison's passport to 'great' experiences". stuff.co.nz. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. "About Rhys Ellison". ellisonlaw.co.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
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