Stuart Jonathan Loe (born 19 February 1966) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

Stu Loe
Full nameStuart Jonathan Loe
Date of birth (1966-02-19) 19 February 1966 (age 58)
Notable relative(s)Richard Loe (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–98 Canterbury 122 (53)
1999 West Coast 10 (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–98 Crusaders 26 (0)
1999 Hurricanes 9 (0)

A Scargill farmer, Loe was a NZ Colts representative and got capped 122 times by Canterbury during the 1990s, setting a record for a Canterbury prop.[2] He finished up in provincial rugby with a season out on loan at West Coast in 1999.[2] A foundation player with the Crusaders, Loe made 26 appearances for the Super 12 team and was a member of the side that beat the Blues in the 1998 Super 12 final.[3] He played with the Hurricanes in the 1999 Super 12 season.[2]

Loe is a first cousin of All Blacks prop Richard Loe.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "The Brotherhood: Secret behind 25 years of Crusaders success revealed". NZ Herald. 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Stu Loe - Hurricanes". www.hurricanes.co.nz.
  3. ^ "Where Are They Now: The 1998 Crusaders swell rugby coaching ranks". Stuff.co.nz. 14 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Ireland likely to rule out Danaher". The Daily Telegraph. 15 May 1992.