Kevin Francis Meates (born 20 February 1930) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.
A flanker, sometimes playing at lock, Meates represented Canterbury at a provincial level.
He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1952, appearing in two internationals for the All Blacks against the touring Australian team in 1952.Meates graduated from Canterbury University College with a Bachelor of Science in 1952.