Reuben Allen
| Born | 23 July 2004 Hastings, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hastings Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Tom Allen (twin-brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reuben Allen (born 23 July 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders. His preferred position is lock.
Early career
Allen was born in Hastings and attended Hastings Boys' High School. His school performances earned him a place in the Hurricanes academy, representing their U20 side in 2024. In 2025, he represented the New Zealand Barbarians U21 side. He played his club rugby for Havelock North before transferring to Feilding. He is the twin-brother of fellow rugby union player Tom Allen.
Professional career
Allen has represented Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship since 2025, being named in their squad for the 2026 Hilux NPC competition. In October 2026, he was named in the Highlanders wider training group for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
References
- ↑ "Reuben Allen". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Hastings BHS win memorable clash". Gisborne Herald. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Hurricanes name squad for under-20's tournament in Taupo". Hurricanes. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know: 2025 Super Rugby under 20 tournament". Chiefs. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Manawatū with help fended off North Harbour for Laumape's signature". Manawatu Standard. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Twin brothers go head-to-head as Magpies smash Turbos". RNZ. 25 August 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ @manawaturugby; (15 July 2026). "Your 2026 Higgins Concrete Turbos Squad". Retrieved 8 November 2026 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Highlanders name Otago NPC standout in Wider Training Group". Highlanders (Press release). 29 October 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
External links
 | This biographical article relating to New Zealand rugby union is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |