Christopher Leonard Heard (born 11 April 1982) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.

Chris Heard
Full nameChristopher Leonard Heard
Date of birth (1982-04-11) 11 April 1982 (age 42)
Height194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb)
SchoolKing's College, Auckland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–07 Auckland 26 (15)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Blues 4 (0)

A King's College product, Heard was a NZ Schools representative and joined the Auckland academy for 2001.[1]

Heard, a prop, competed with Auckland from 2003 to 2007. He was a regular in their title-winning 2007 Air New Zealand Cup campaign, although he missed the final to make way for All Black Keven Mealamu.[2] During the 2007 Super 14 season, Heard made four appearances for the Blues, including a match as starting loosehead prop against the Waratahs at Eden Park, where he was amongst their best performers.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Auckland name Academy members for 2001". ESPN.com. 14 November 2000.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Heard makes way for return of Mealamu". NZ Herald. 19 October 2007.
  3. ^ Blackmore, Ben. "Rokocoko out: Weekend news". Sky Sports.
  4. ^ "Rugby: Blues keep the heat on Sharks". NZ Herald. 24 March 2007.
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