Zane Kirchner

Zane Kirchner (born 16 June 1984) is a retired South African professional rugby union player. Previously he played at fullback for the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. Born in George, Western Cape, Kirchner attended PW Botha College in his home town, for whom he played at fly-half; he was first selected at fullback for the 2002 Craven Week.[2] He began his provincial rugby career with the Griquas, and made more than 50 appearances for the side between his Currie Cup debut in 2003 and his move to the Blue Bulls in 2007.[2] In five years with the Blue Bulls, Kirchner has made 64 Currie Cup appearances and scored 64 points. He made his debut for the Bulls (Super Rugby) franchise in 2008, and since then he has made a total of 81 appearances and scored 105 points. He won the Currie Cup in 2009 and the Super Rugby title in 2009 and 2010.

Zane Kirchner

Birth name	Zane Kirchner
Date of birth	(1984-06-16) 16 June 1984
Place of birth	George, Western Cape, South Africa
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
Weight	92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb)[1]
School	P. W. Botha College, George
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Centre Wing Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2003–2007 2008–2012 2013–2017 2017–2019 2018 Griquas Blue Bulls Leinster Dragons Bristol Bears 58 43 87 27 3 (175) (34) (65) (24) (0) Correct as of 28 May 2018 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–2013 Bulls 82 (105) Correct as of 28 July 2013 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2009 2009–2015 Emerging Springboks South Africa 1 31 0 (25) Correct as of 19 September 2015

In April 2013, it was announced that Kirchner would be leaving the Bulls to join Irish team Leinster on a two-year deal.[3]

On 31 May 2014, Kirchner scored two tries as Leinster won the Pro-12 final to take the 2013–14 title.[4]

On 7 March 2017, Kirchner signed for Welsh region and Pro12 rivals the Dragons ahead of the 2017–18 season.[5]