About Alan Blake
Lived 1922 – 2010 (aged 87). Alan Blake was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Alan Walter Blake (3 November 1922 – 31 October 2010) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Blake represented Wairarapa at a provincial level. He played for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in a single test match in 1949. Despite not having any Māori ancestry, Blake played 26 matches for New Zealand Māori and captained the side in 1950. He had an African American grandfather.
During World War II, Blake served as a trooper with the 4th New Zealand Armoured Brigade from 1943, and saw action in Italy. At the end of the war, he toured with the New Zealand Army rugby team, known as the "Kiwis", appearing in 24 matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alan Blake?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Alan Blake born?
Alan Blake was born on 3 November 1922 in Carterton.
When did Alan Blake die?
Alan Blake died on 31 October 2010 in Masterton.
What was Alan Blake's occupation?
Alan Blake was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Alan Blake?
Alan Blake was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Blake. https://biography.guide/alan-blake-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Alan Blake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-blake-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Alan Blake." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alan-blake-rugby-union-player/.
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