Don Stevenson (rugby union)
| Full name | Donald Robert Louis Stevenson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 3 February 1903 Dunedin, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 11 April 1962 (aged 59) Doncaster, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Donald Robert Louis Stevenson (3 February 1903 – 11 April 1962) was a New Zealand international rugby union player of the 1920s. He later became a doctor in England.[1]
Born in Dunedin, Stevenson attended both Otago Boys' High School and Napier Boys' High School, before undertaking medical studies at the University of Otago.[2] He was a varsity rugby player and twice toured Australia with New Zealand Universities.[2] In addition to rugby, Stevenson was active in varsity athletics and held an Otago record for the long jump.[3]
Stevenson, a utility back, was utilised as a fullback by the All Blacks on a 1926 tour of Australia.[2] He was below his best due to injury and had to return home mid tour, after three uncapped appearances.[4]
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References
- ↑ "Untitled". Taranaki Daily News. 9 July 1936.
- 1 2 3 "#326: Don Stevenson". NZ Rugby Stats.
- ↑ "Varsity Man Is N.Z. Full-Back". The Star. 30 July 1926.
- ↑ "Several All Blacks On Injured List". The Star. 21 July 1926.
Categories:
- 1903 births
- 1962 deaths
- New Zealand rugby union players
- New Zealand international rugby union players
- Rugby union fullbacks
- Rugby union players from Dunedin
- Otago rugby union players
- University of Otago alumni
- People educated at Otago Boys' High School
- People educated at Napier Boys' High School
- 20th-century New Zealand sportsmen