Arthur Woods (rugby union)

Charles Arthur Woods (5 August 1929 – 7 October 2015) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Woods represented Southland at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North American in 1953–54. On that tour he played 14 matches, but did not appear in any internationals.[1]

Arthur Woods
Woods in 1953
Birth nameCharles Arthur Woods
Date of birth(1929-08-05)5 August 1929
Place of birthWinton, New Zealand
Date of death7 October 2015(2015-10-07) (aged 86)
Place of deathWinton, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
SchoolWinton District High School
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
All Black No. 551
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951–56 Southland 42 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1953–54 New Zealand 0 (0)

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Arthur Woods". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 October 2015.


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