Joe Wheeler (rugby union)

Joseph Thomas Wheeler (born 20 October 1987) is a New Zealand television presenter and former rugby union player.

[1] Wheeler was selected in the New Zealand Māori All Blacks and represented them on the November 2013 tour of North America.

[2] A product of the Marlborough Boys' College 1st XV, Wheeler made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders against the Sharks in 2010.

In April 2021, Wheeler apologised after mimicking an Asian accent in an offensive way when talking about former teammate Kazuki Himeno during a post-match interview with another Highlanders player.

In December 2015, Wheeler became engaged to his girlfriend of six years Courtney MacKay, one of the contestants from season 5 of The Block NZ.