About Barry Thompson
Lived 1947 – 2006 (aged 58). Barry Thompson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Barry Alan Thompson (28 December 1947 – 13 June 2006) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Thompson represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1979. He played eight matches for the All Blacks including two games against Argentina and one against Italy, but they were not recognised as full internationals by the New Zealand Rugby Union. He later served on the Waimakariri District Council from 1992 to 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barry Thompson?
New Zealand rugby union player (1947-2006)
When was Barry Thompson born?
Barry Thompson was born on 28 December 1947 in Oxford.
When did Barry Thompson die?
Barry Thompson died on 13 June 2006 in Oxford.
What was Barry Thompson's occupation?
Barry Thompson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Barry Thompson?
Barry Thompson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Thompson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Thompson. https://biography.guide/barry-thompson/
MLA: "Barry Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barry-thompson/.
Chicago: "Barry Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barry-thompson/.
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