Len Righton

Leonard Stephen "Len" Righton (12 October 1898 – 14 February 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a lock, Righton represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1923 and 1925. However, he missed selection for the 1924 "Invincibles" tour. He played nine matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[1]

Len Righton
Birth nameLeonard Stephen Righton
Date of birth(1898-10-12)12 October 1898
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death14 February 1972(1972-02-14) (aged 73)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Loose forward
All Black No. 269
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1922–25 Auckland ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1923, 1925 New Zealand 0 (0)

References

  1. Ponsonby District RFC. "Len Righton". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 October 2015.


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