Marc Ellis (rugby)

Marc Ellis
Birth nameMarc Christopher Gwynne Ellis
Date of birth (1971-10-08) 8 October 1971 (age 52)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight82 kg (12 st 13 lb)
SchoolWellington College
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Notable relative(s)Mick Williment (uncle)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991–1995 Otago 66 (161)
1998–2000 North Harbour 24 (76)
1999 Blues 9 (5)
2000 Highlanders 11 (15)
Correct as of 7 November 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1991 New Zealand Colts 3 (4)
1992–1995 New Zealand 21 (98)
Rugby league career
Playing information
PositionUtility back
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996–97 Auckland Warriors 36 103
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1996 New Zealand 5

Marc Christopher Gwynne Ellis (born 8 October 1971) is a New Zealand businessman, television presenter, and former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A graduate of the University of Otago, his primary business interest was in Charlie's, a juice company. During the 1995 Rugby World Cup he scored six tries in the game against Japan, which is the record for the most tries by an individual in a Rugby World Cup match.[1]

  1. ^ "Player Records (RWC Overall)". rugbyworldcup.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2007.