Ian Irvine (rugby union)

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]

Ian Irvine

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)

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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