Michael Knight (rugby union)

Michael Knight
Full nameMichael Orton Knight
Date of birth (1945-05-20) 20 May 1945
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SchoolHawera Technical College
Occupation(s)Business development consultant
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1965–1968 Counties 29 (21)
1969–1970 Wellington 27 (51)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968 New Zealand 0 (0)

Michael Orton Knight (born 20 May 1945) is a New Zealand former rugby union international.

Knight, born in Auckland, is related to All Blacks Arthur and Laurie Knight, who were cousins of his father Wally. He was educated at Hawera Technical College and was a national junior 100 yards sprint champion.

A speedy winger, Knight played his representative rugby for Counties and Wellington. He was a member of the All Blacks on their 1968 tour of Australia and Fiji, scoring six tries in eight uncapped tour matches.