Who is the tallest rugby player?

Answer 1

For New Zealand All Blacks, I think Mark Cooksley 2.05 metres.

For France, maybe Olivier Merle.

For Wales Luke Charteris 2.06m

For South Africa, must be that new lock who is 2.08 metres! Andries Bekker.

Answer 2

It appears to be as of 2013;

Devin Toner of Ireland at 6ft 11in

Richie Gray of Scotland at 6ft 10in

Luke Chartris of Newport Dragons and Wales at 6 feet 9

6ft8 lock Andries Bekker SA

Chris Thomson 6ft 8 Australian

Answer 3

Andries Bekker of South Africa (Springboks) is 2.08m tall. He must be amongst the tallest.

Answer 4

The tallest player is Devin Tovin of Ireland who is 6'11 inches tall. Richie Gray, and Luke Chartris former Rugby players are over 6'8, and are some of the largest to ever have played.

Answer 5

England's tallest ever Rugby player was Richard West, standing at 6ft11.

Answer 6

Rugby Union

213 cm 7 ft 0 in Richard Metcalfe (Scotland) Tallest Rugby union player in history

Answer 7

The tallest rugby player was John Hancock III .

Answer 8

Richard Metcalfe, 7'0