About Brian Steele
Born 1929. Brian Steele is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Leo Brian Steele (born 19 January 1929) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Steele represented and Horowhenua at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, for their 1951 tour of Australia, on which he played in nine matches, including three internationals.
With the death of Bill McCaw on 6 May 2025, Steele became the oldest living All Black.
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Who is Brian Steele?
New Zealand rugby union player (1929-)
When was Brian Steele born?
Brian Steele was born on 19 January 1929 in Wellington.
What is Brian Steele's occupation?
Brian Steele is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Brian Steele?
Brian Steele is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Steele (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Steele. https://biography.guide/brian-steele/
MLA: "Brian Steele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-steele/.
Chicago: "Brian Steele." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-steele/.
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