Bill Bush

William Kingita Te Pohe Bush MNZM (born 24 January 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Bush represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1974 to 1979. He played 37 matches for the All Blacks including 12 internationals.[1]

Bill Bush

MNZM
Born
William Kingita Te Pohe Bush

(1949-01-24) 24 January 1949
Napier, New Zealand
EducationWhakatane High School
Rugby career
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
All Black No. 738
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1971–82 Canterbury ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1973–82
1974–79
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand

12

(0)

In the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours, Bush was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.[2]

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Billy Bush". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. "Queen's Birthday honours list 1996". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 June 1996. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
Awards
Preceded by
Tane Norton
Tom French Memorial
Māori rugby union player of the year

1975
Succeeded by
Kent Lambert


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