Lewis Ponini

Lewis Ponini
Born (1999-12-07) 7 December 1999 (age 26)
Rarotonga
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight130 kg (287 lb)
SchoolRangiora High School
Notable relativeRidge Ponini
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Eastern Suburbs Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Canterbury 2 (0)
2024 Waratahs 7 (0)
2025– Crusaders 1 (0)
Correct as of 21 May 2025

Lewis Ponini (born 7 December 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby. He has also played for Canterbury in the Bunnings NPC. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Early career

Ponini attended Rangiora High School.[2] He moved to Australia in 2021, first representing Eastwood,[3] before transferring to Eastern Suburbs in 2023.[4]

Professional career

Ponini represented Canterbury in the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup having been called into the squad as an injury replacement.[5] He was initially called into the Waratahs B team as an injury replacement during the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific pre-season, and went on to become a regular in Waratahs Super Rugby team during the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut for the side in Round 8 as a replacement against the Crusaders, and going on to play a total of 7 matches for the NSW side.[6] Ponini was called into the Crusaders squad as injury cover ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7] He made his debut in Round 16 in 2025 against the Brumbies in Canberra. He became Crusader #300.[8] Ponini is currently contracted with Canterbury for the Bunnings NPC Competition, and was part of the winning squad for the 2025 season, following a season victory with the Crusaders in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

References

  1. ^ "Lewis Ponini". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  2. ^ "All Blacks loose forward consigned to bench duty for Canterbury return". Rugby Pass. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Shute Shield 2021: Doom and no gloom as Woods get ready for season kickoff". Rugby News. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Eastwood welcome back Waratahs stars in potential Finals preview". Rugby.com.au. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Young Canterbury team named to take on Manawatu". Canterbury Rugby. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Harrison kicks Waratahs to extra-time victory over Crusaders". Rugby.com.au. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Team Naming: Drummond Named for 150th Crusaders Appearance". crusaders.co.nz. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Match report: Final round heartstopper in Canberra against the Brumbies". crusaders.co.nz. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.


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