Benet Kumeroa

Benet Kumeroa is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is prop.

Early career

Kumeroa is from Whanganui and attended Auckland Grammar School where he was a member of the first XV in rugby, and also competed in weightlifting. He was named in the New Zealand U20 development squad in 2020, and spent the 2024 pre-season with the Hurricanes.

Professional career

Kumeroa has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Kumeroa has represented the Māori All Blacks on four occasions, in 2024 and 2025.