Ron Rangi

Ronald Edward Rangi (4 February 1941 – 13 September 1988) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Rangi represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1964 to 1966. He made 10 appearances for the All Blacks, all of them in test matches, scoring three tries. Of Māori descent, Rangi played for the New Zealand Māori side between 1963 and 1965, and was awarded the Tom French Cup for the Māori player of the year in 1964 and 1965.[1]

Ron Rangi
Rangi in 1964
Birth nameRonald Edward Rangi
Date of birth(1941-02-04)4 February 1941
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death13 September 1988(1988-09-13) (aged 47)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre three-quarter
All Black No. 651
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–68 Auckland ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1963–65
1964–66
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand

10

(9)

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Ron Rangi". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
Awards
Preceded by
Mack Herewini
Tom French Memorial
Māori rugby union player of the year

1964, 1965
Succeeded by
Waka Nathan


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