Hayden Lee Pedersen (born 4 June 1982) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]
| Full name | Hayden Lee Pedersen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 4 June 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Blenheim, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography edit
Born in Blenheim, Pedersen is the step-brother of rugby player Kade Poki and was educated at Marlborough Boys' College, where he was a regular try-scorer in the first XV. He played his early senior rugby with Marlborough Red Devils.[2]
Pedersen, a three-quarter, was a NZ Colts representative and appeared once off the bench for the Crusaders in the 2003 Super 12 season, getting more game time after moving to the Highlanders.[3] He toured Fiji with NZ Maori in 2005, then from 2006 to 2010 played his rugby in Italy, with Rugby Viadana, Overmach Parma and Gran Ducato Parma.[2]
Relocating to Newcastle, Australia, Pedersen played and coached Waratah, before stepping away in 2015.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Magpie recruit saying ciao? - Sport News". NZ Herald. 29 March 2006.
- ^ a b "From rugby player to health guru". Stuff.co.nz. 30 April 2015.
- ^ "Hayden Lee Pedersen". www.rugbyhistory.co.nz.
- ^ Gardiner, James (14 July 2010). "Pedersen enjoys change of pace". Newcastle Herald.