Alexander Pringle (rugby union)

Alexander Pringle (9 November 1899 – 21 February 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward or lock, Pringle represented Wellington at a provincial level. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, against the touring New South Wales team in 1923.[2]

Alexander Pringle

Date of birth	(1899-11-09)9 November 1899
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Date of death	21 February 1973(1973-02-21) (aged 73)
Place of death	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Occupation(s)	Public servant[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward, lock All Black No. 279 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1922–27 Wellington 26 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1923 New Zealand 0 (0)

Pringle died in Christchurch on 21 February 1973,[2] and was buried at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.[1]

References

1. "Cemeteries database". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
2. Knight, Lindsay. "Nugget Pringle". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 9 November 2015.