About Brian Killeen
Lived 1911 – 1993 (aged 81). Brian Killeen was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Brian Alexander Killeen (13 April 1911 — 9 March 1993) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Killeen, known as "Shorty", was born in Wellington and educated at Wellington College.
Primarily a second five eighth, Killeen was an attacking player who started out in the Hutt third grade team, from where he was spotted by Bert Cooke and got promoted straight into the firsts. He played provincial rugby for Wellington until moving to Auckland in 1935, making an immediate impression with four tries on debut against Waikato.
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Who was Brian Killeen?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Brian Killeen born?
Brian Killeen was born on 13 April 1911.
When did Brian Killeen die?
Brian Killeen died on 9 March 1993.
What was Brian Killeen's occupation?
Brian Killeen was a rugby union player.
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Brian Killeen was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Killeen. https://biography.guide/brian-killeen/
MLA: "Brian Killeen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-killeen/.
Chicago: "Brian Killeen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-killeen/.
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