Introduction
Rhys Marshall (born 12 October 1992) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays hooker for Irish Pro12 side Munster.
Career in New Zealand
Marshall has international experience with the New Zealand under 20 side, having represented the Junior All Blacks at the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa. Following on from the Junior World Cup, he played for Hawke's Bay's Colts team.
In October 2012, it was announced that Marshall was the surprise name in the Chiefs squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season as he was still awaiting his ITM Cup debut. He also went on to sign with Taranaki for 2013.
He started his first Super Rugby game for the Chiefs 41-27 win over the Highlanders. At 20 years of age, Marshall had yet to play ITM Cup rugby, got the callup to start after former All Black Hika Elliot failed a fitness test, and with Mahonri Schwalger also injured, Marshall got the job.
In 2013, he signed a contract extension with the Chiefs until 2015.
Move to Ireland
On 4 October 2016, it was announced that Marshall would be joining Irish Pro12 side Munster on a three-year contract, which will begin following the completion of his Mitre 10 Cup commitments with Taranaki. On 4 November 2016, Marshall made his debut for Munster when he came on as a replacement during the 2016–17 Pro12 fixture against Ospreys. On 26 November 2016, Marshall made his first start for Munster during the 46-3 win against Treviso at Thomond Park.