Josh Blackie

Josh Blackie (born 3 August 1979) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who notably played for Otago in the National Provincial Championship and the Highlanders in Super Rugby. He also had a long stint for the Kobelco Steelers in Japan and played a season with the Blues in 2008. His position of choice was flanker.

Josh Blackie

Date of birth	(1979-08-03) 3 August 1979
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	105 kg (231 lb)
School	Liston College
University	Massey University
Occupation(s)	General manager (Pacific Island Players' Association)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010–14 Kobelco Steelers 43 (90) Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1999–06 Otago 73 (115) Correct as of 29 January 2007 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2001–07 2008 Highlanders Blues 57 6 (45) (0) Correct as of 12 February 2017 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1999–2000 2005 NZ Under 21s Junior All Blacks Correct as of 29 January 2007
Medal record Men's rugby sevens Representing  New Zealand Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne Team competition

He has played over a dozen tournaments as part of the New Zealand Rugby Sevens team. He won a gold medal at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

On 23 April 2007, it was announced that Blackie would leave the Otago Rugby Football Union and the Highlanders to take up a contract to play rugby in Japan[1] for the Kobelco Steelers.[2]

On 10 October 2008, it was stated that Blackie signed a 2-year deal with the Auckland Rugby Union,[3] making him eligible for the Blues and the All Blacks. Blackie cited the reason for moving to Auckland instead of Otago was he was born and raised in Auckland.

In 2013 Blackie established a scholarship of academic and sports fees for a year 10 student at his old school Liston College.[4]