| Born | Michael John Scott Beckham (1970-05-22)22 May 1970 (age 55) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mike Beckham (born 22 May 1970, inAuckland,New Zealand) is aCook Islands former internationalrugby union player forGlasgow Warriors at theLoosehead Prop position.
Beckham was signed byKevin Greene, the Glasgow coach, in 1997. Previously the time Beckham had a 9 to 5 job and was playing rugby for the New Zealand Army team. He was capped internationally by theCook Islands.[1]
Beckham said of the move: "I came here to get a taste of European rugby. The opportunity came through Kevin Greene. I enjoyed the game against West Hartlepool at the weekend, despite a calf strain, and it was good to learn about the style of play. At home we have more short phases, we attack from anywhere and we bring it back to the pack when there is no way through."[1]
As well as pre-season friendlies against West Hartlepool, Caledonia Reds and Brumbies, Beckham played 4 times in theHeineken Cup forGlasgow in the 1997–98 season.[2] He also played in theScottish Inter-District Championship of that year againstCaledonia Reds.[3]
When not playing for the provincial Warriors side, Beckham played for the amateur sideGlasgow Hawks.[4][5] He scored a try for the Hawks side that beatToulouse 37–15 on 20 February 1998.[6] Beckham was also part of the Hawks side that won the Scottish Cup and the then Scottish Division 2.[7]
Beckham signed with theLeeds Tykes in 1998, the following season.[8]
Beckham now works in logistics & operations and project management in New Zealand.