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Hakeem Kunene

Position
Fullback
Age
23
Height
183cm
Weight
87kg
Nation
South Africa
Hakeem Kunene is a professional fullback for the Bulls, covering the back field and counter-attacking from deep. Track Hakeem's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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46.7
Index
343rdof 625 outside backs
1870th overall · top 55% at outside backs
Attack
46
Defence
52
Impact
35
Per-80-minute output vs other outside backs, weighted for competition strength. Hakeem has 25 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Consistent carrier with defensive reliability

Across 26 matches Kunene shows a steady workload as a carrying full back, averaging close to five runs and just under 30 metres per game with a single-game ceiling of 100 metres and 11 carries that signals genuine explosive potential. His tackle numbers are modest on a per-game basis but accumulate meaningfully over a large sample, pointing to a player who contributes consistently on both sides of the ball rather than dominating in bursts. Four tries across the dataset add a finishing dimension to a profile built primarily on volume and durability.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2026 Currie Cup
10
Points
2
Tries
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URC 2025/26 Stats
Hakeem's ball-in-hand and defensive output across the season.
URC 2025/26
1
Try scored
5
Points
Attack
Running Metres114
Carries10
Clean Breaks1
Defenders Beaten2
Offloads0
Defence
Tackles Made7
Turnovers Won1
Tackle Success78%
Official Opta match data · United Rugby Championship 2025/26 season.
Match History
United Rugby Championship2026/273 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Scarlets crestvs Scarlets31 Oct 202620224—Munster crestvs Munster03 Oct 2026808107Zebre crestvs Zebre26 Sept 202615—4—
Total11510387
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry20261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
New Zealand crestvs New Zealand15 Aug 20268316—
Total8316—
Challenge Cup2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Connacht crestvs Connacht03 Apr 20266510612
Total6510612
Challenge Cup2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Lyon crestvs Lyon06 Apr 202568757—
Total68757—
United Rugby Championship2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Lions crestvs Lions08 Mar 202510001
Total10——1
About Hakeem Kunene

Born on 3 February 2003, Hakeem is 23 years old, stands 183cm (6′0″) tall and weighs 87kg.

Hakeem Kunene is a professional rugby union fullback registered with the Bulls, the Pretoria-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with covering the back field and counter-attacking from deep.

As a fullback, Hakeem features for the Bulls across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Follow Hakeem Kunene's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Bulls news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Hakeem Kunene play?
Hakeem Kunene plays fullback for the Bulls.
Which team does Hakeem Kunene play for?
Hakeem Kunene plays for the Bulls, the Pretoria-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Bulls play their home games?
The Bulls play their home matches at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, South Africa.
Where can I follow Hakeem Kunene's fixtures and stats?
Follow Hakeem Kunene's fixtures, results, match appearances and Bulls news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
How old is Hakeem Kunene?
Hakeem Kunene is 23 years old (born 3 February 2003).
How tall is Hakeem Kunene?
Hakeem Kunene is 183cm tall (6′0″), weighing 87kg.
What nationality is Hakeem Kunene?
Hakeem Kunene was born in South Africa.
What are Hakeem Kunene's URC stats this season?
In the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship, Hakeem Kunene has recorded 1 try, 5 points, 10 carries, 114 running metres, 1 clean breaks, 2 defenders beaten, 7 tackles and 1 turnovers won.
How many tries has Hakeem Kunene scored this season?
Hakeem Kunene has scored 1 try in the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season.
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