Tim Mikkelson

Tim Mikkelson (born 13 August 1986 in Matamata) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the wing (and occasionally a forward in sevens) position for the provincial based ITM Cup side Waikato.[1] He has also represented New Zealand in sevens rugby since 2008.

Tim Mikkelson
Mikkelson at a reception for New Zealand athletes, April 2016
Full nameTimothy John Mikkelson
Date of birth (1986-08-13) 13 August 1986
Place of birthMatamata, New Zealand
Height194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb; 15 st 13 lb)
SchoolMatamata College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2013 Waikato 62 (95)
2009–2010 Chiefs 4 (0)
Correct as of 14 June 2020
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2008– New Zealand 91
Correct as of 14 June 2020

Mikkelson plays for the New Zealand national rugby sevens team. Mikkelson was awarded the IRB Sevens Player of the Year for the 2012–13 season, edging the other finalists Dan Norton of England and Joji Raqamate of Fiji.[2] Mikkelson was then named player of the tournament for the 2013 Rugby Sevens World Cup.[3] Mikkelson has scored over 150 career tries for New Zealand in the World Rugby Sevens Series, putting him among the top 20 all-time try scorers in that competition.[4]

Mikkelson has also played club rugby for the Chiefs and for Waikato.

References
  1. "Tim Mikkelson Waikato Player Profile". 6 September 2013.
  2. IRB.com, Tim Mikkelson named IRB Sevens Player of Year, 30 June 2013, http://www.irb.com/history/awards/newsid=2068362.html
  3. Stuff.co.nz, Mooloos set to lose Tim Mikkelson to sevens, 15 August 2013, http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/9043258/Mooloos-set-to-lose-Tim-Mikkelson-to-sevens
  4. IRBSevens.com, All Time Player Tries, http://www.irbsevens.com/statistics/allinttriesdetails.html


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