John Loveday (rugby player)

John Kelman Loveday (born 1 May 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Loveday represented Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland. He played seven matches on that tour, missing some of the early games because of back trouble.[1] Loveday did not appear in any internationals.[2]

John Loveday
Birth nameJohn Kelman Loveday
Date of birth (1949-05-01) 1 May 1949
Place of birthPalmerston North, New Zealand
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb)
SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School
UniversityPalmer College of Chiropractic
Occupation(s)Chiropractor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
All Black No. 787
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1969, 1974–79 Manawatu 65 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1978 New Zealand 0 (0)

References

  1. Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Palenski, Ron (1987). The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland: Moa Publications. p. 101. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.
  2. Akers, Clive. "John Loveday". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 November 2014.


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