Ronald Bryers

Ronald Frederick Bryers (Ron) (14 November 1919 – 20 August 1987) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a lock, but in his early career was in the backs and was a loose forward. He played one match for New Zealand, against Australia in the first test in 1949.[1]

Date of birth(1919-11-14)14 November 1919
Place of birthRaetihi, New Zealand
Date of death20 August 1987(1987-08-20) (aged 67)
Place of deathTauranga, New Zealand
SchoolOhakune District High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1946 King Country ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949 New Zealand 1 (0)

Bryers was born in Raetihi and educated at Ohakune District High School. He enlisted in the New Zealand Army in World War II; he was then a teacher living in the Bulls Schoolhouse. He served in the 34th Battalion, and played in service games.[2]

In 1946, he played for the New Zealand Māori against Australia. As a Māori, he could not be selected for the 1949 tour of South Africa so played against Australia instead. He retired as headmaster of Mount Maunganui primary school, and died in Tauranga Hospital.[3]

He captained King Country.[1] He was a selector for the New Zealand Māori from 1957–58 and for Bay of Plenty from 1962–73.[1]

References
  • "Ronald Bryers at All Blacks.com". New Zealand Rugby Union.
  1. Palenski et al 2005, pp. 35,36.
  2. "Obituary" in the New Zealand Herald of 21 August 1987
  3. "Obituary" in the Wanganui Chronicle of 22 August 1987

Bibliography
  • Palenski, R., Chester, R., and McMillan, N., (2005). The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Rugby (4th ed.). Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86971-026-6


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