Ian Irvine (rugby union)

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Ian Irvine

MNZM
Born
Ian Bruce Irvine

(1929-03-06)6 March 1929
Carterton, New Zealand
Died5 November 2013(2013-11-05) (aged 84)
Whangarei, New Zealand
OccupationFarmer[1]
RelativesWilliam Irvine (father)
Rugby career
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SchoolWhangarei Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
All Black No. 541
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949–53 North Auckland 31 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1952 New Zealand 1 (0)

Ian Bruce Irvine MNZM (6 March 1929 – 5 November 2013) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Irvine represented North Auckland at a provincial level. He played a single match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, a test against Australia in 1952.[2]

In the 2000 New Year Honours, Irvine was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the disabled.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Bay of Islands electoral district composite roll. Kaikohe: Registrar of Electors. 1981. p. 47.
  2. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Ian Irvine". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  3. ^ "New Year honours list 2000". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 1999. Retrieved 18 August 2019.


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