Jamie Helleur

Jamie Helleur (born 21 November 1983)[2] is a former New Zealand-born Samoan rugby union player who last played for the Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership. He played as a centre and represented Samoa internationally.

Jamie Helleur
Helleur in 2014
Date of birth (1983-11-21) 21 November 1983
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight89 kg (14 st 0 lb) [1]
Notable relative(s)Brenton Helleur (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
201116 Newcastle Falcons 47 (40)
Correct as of 23 September 2014
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004-2010
2008
Auckland
North Harbour (loan)
44
1
(20)
(0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Blues 9 (10)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 Samoa 4 (0)

Helleur made his debut for Auckland in 2004 and spent parts of seven seasons for the province, accumulating 44 appearances. He spent a single season in Super Rugby for the Blues in 2009, but was not retained for the following campaign.

For the 2011-12 season, Helleur signed in England with the Newcastle Falcons.

Helleur made his international debut for Samoa at the 2010 Pacific Nations Cup and impressed with his line-breaking abilities and strong tackling.

He has won the man of steel award for the Newcastle Falcones.

References

  1. "Aviva Premiership Rugby - Newcastle Falcons". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  2. Jamie Helleur player profile Scrum.com
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