International Rugby
Jerry
Collins
Collins
Jerry Collins was a professional rugby player who represented New Zealand. Discover more about his life and career with RugbyPass, your resident rugby gurus.
Jerry Collins Bio
Jerry Collins was a modern great of New Zealand rugby. During his career, he was capped 48 times by the All Blacks and played for several teams in the Top 14, PRO14 and Super Rugby. Sadly, he died following a car accident in 2015. Jerry Collins was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.
Born in Samoa on 4 November 1980, Jerry Collins was raised in Porirua in New Zealand. A highly talented player in his younger days, he represented New Zealand Secondary Schools and was the Player of the Tournament at the 1999 World Junior Championships (U19).
Following this, Jerry Collins made his debut for Wellington in 1999 and his debut for the Hurricanes in 2001, where he stayed until 2008. During this time, he even made an appearance in the 2006 Super Rugby final.
After he left the Hurricanes in 2008, Jerry Collins joined Toulon alongside Sonny Bill Williams. However, after only one season with the French side, he joined the Ospreys. Following this, he played for Yamaha Júbilo in Japan’s Top League. After taking 2014 off, he signed as injury cover for Narbonne in the French Pro D2 in 2015.
Throughout his distinguished career, Jerry Collins was capped by the All Blacks almost 50 times. During this period, he also captained the side on several occasions.
Sadly, Jerry Collins died in a car crash alongside his partner on 5 June 2015. Thankfully, by using his own body as a protective shield, Jerry Collins was able to save the life of his three-month old daughter. In honour of his life and career, the Porirua Park Stadium was renamed the Jerry Collins Stadium in 2016.
International Rugby
'Some will be left out': Former All Black predicts major omissions from RWC squad
Former Test flyhalf Stephen Donald has revealed who he believes will make the All Blacks’ World Cup squad, with some world class talent predicted to miss out.
International Rugby
'Too tough to ignore': ABs hero expects two bolters in RWC squad
All Blacks great Steven Donald believes two bolters will be named in next year’s Rugby World Cup squad, including an in-form outside back who will be “too tough to ignore.”
International Rugby
'He should never captain the All Blacks again': NZ leadership guilty in numerous late collapses
The All Blacks' leadership has been called into question following a year riddled with down periods that allowed opponents back in the game.
Trending
1
2
3
International Rugby
Watch - Sonny Bill Williams gets KO'd in Sydney
4
International Rugby
World Rugby statement: Nic Berry replaced as England-All Blacks ref
5
International Rugby
Life's about to get much tougher for Caleb Clarke
Jerry Collins Headlines
International Rugby
Lima Sopoaga delivers selection criticism for 'head scratching' All Blacks performances
International Rugby
All Blacks player ratings: High highs and low lows for centres and outside backs
International Rugby
Nigel Owens: Why Barrett yellow didn't lead to England penalty try
International Rugby
All Blacks implosion: What really happened at Twickenham
International Rugby
Frank Bunce: All Blacks midfield on song but time for change in outside backs
International Rugby
All Blacks player ratings: Halves lacking influence in a year of stagnation
Fixtures & Results
Sat Nov 26, 2022
Sat Nov 19, 2022
Fri Nov 18, 2022
Sun Nov 13, 2022
Sat Nov 12, 2022
Sun Nov 6, 2022
Sat Nov 5, 2022
Sat Oct 29, 2022
Sat Jul 16, 2022
Sun Jul 10, 2022
Sat Jul 9, 2022
Sat Jul 2, 2022
Sat Jun 25, 2022
Top Stories
International Rugby
Nigel Owens: Why Barrett yellow didn't lead to England penalty try
International Rugby
All Blacks implosion: What really happened at Twickenham
International Rugby
Frank Bunce: All Blacks midfield on song but time for change in outside backs
International Rugby
All Blacks player ratings: Halves lacking influence in a year of stagnation
International Rugby
The 'haven't adjusted' All Blacks aspect that has Marshall worried
International Rugby
'Like to see what the criteria is': The 'interesting' omission from WR's dream team
International Rugby
All Blacks player ratings: Savea the stand-out in a so-so year for locks and loosies
International Rugby
