Ron Stewart (rugby union)

Ronald Terowie Stewart (12 January 1904 – 15 December 1982) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Stewart represented South Canterbury and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1923 to 1930. He played 39 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. He was one of the selectors of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force rugby team, known as the "Kiwis", following the end of World War II, and was a Southland selector in 1950.[1]

Ronald Stewart passport application (1924)

Ron Stewart
Stewart in 1924
Birth nameRonald Terowie Stewart
Date of birth(1904-01-12)12 January 1904
Place of birthWaikaia, New Zealand
Date of death15 December 1982(1982-12-15) (aged 78)
Place of deathQueenstown, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
SchoolTimaru Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
All Black No. 288
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
South Canterbury
Canterbury
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1923–30 New Zealand 5 (3)

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Ron Stewart". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 5 March 2017.


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