Joe O'Leary

Michael Joseph "Joe" O'Leary (29 September 1883 – 12 December 1963) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a fullback, O'Leary represented Wairarapa, Wellington, and Auckland at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1910 and 1913. He played eight matches for the All Blacks, including four internationals, of which two were as captain against the touring Australian team in 1913.[1]

Joe O'Leary
Birth nameMichael Joseph O'Leary
Date of birth(1883-09-29)29 September 1883
Place of birthMasterton, New Zealand
Date of death12 December 1963(1963-12-12) (aged 80)
Place of deathMasterton, New Zealand
Notable relative(s)Humphrey O'Leary (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, second five-eighth
All Black No. 163
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1900, 1904–08
1905
1909–13
Wairarapa
Wellington
Auckland
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1910, 1913 New Zealand 4 (16)

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Joe O'Leary". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 December 2015.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.