Rod MacKenzie

Roderick McCulloch McKenzie (16 September 1909 – 24 March 2000) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker and lock, McKenzie represented Manawhenua and Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1934 to 1938. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks—three of which were as captain— including nine internationals.[1]

Rod McKenzie
Roderick in 1935
Birth nameRoderick McCulloch McKenzie
Date of birth(1909-09-16)16 September 1909
Place of birthRakaia, New Zealand
Date of death24 March 2000(2000-03-24) (aged 90)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
SchoolFeilding Convent School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, lock
All Black No. 403
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1930–33
1934–39
Manawhenua
Manawatu
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934–38 New Zealand 9 (0)
Roderick McCulloch McKenzie passport application (1935)

During World War II, McKenzie served with the New Zealand Tank Brigade,[2] and played in services rugby matches in the United Kingdom for New Zealand Services and Combined Dominions, and twice turned out for Scotland in services internationals.[1]

McKenzie died in Auckland on 24 March 2000,[1] and was buried at Kelvin Grove Cemetery in Palmerston North.[3]

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Rod McKenzie". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  2. "Big rugby match". New Zealand Herald. 17 June 1942. p. 5. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  3. "Cemetery and cremation detail". Palmerston North City Council. Retrieved 17 September 2015.


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