Reuben Arthur Hira Parkinson (born 19 July 1973) is a New Zealand rugby union player who played for Japan, with 10 caps and 0 points in aggregate.
[1] He continued his rugby union career after moving to Japan, playing for Munakata Sanix Blues for five years.
[2][3] Parkinson was also part of Japan's national team, first playing in Tokyo against Russia on 25 May 2003.
Parkinson left Japan in 2005, following a final cap on 19 June against Ireland.
He moved back to New Zealand in that year to play for the Bay of Plenty Steamers.