About Charlie McBride
Lived 1925 – 2013 (aged 88). Charlie McBride was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Charles Joseph McBride (10 April 1925 – 3 October 2013) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. He played for both the West Coast and the South Island. He was first selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1946 and toured Great Britain and France in 1947 and Australia in 1948. In 1951 he got bitten during a "brutal match" between the Kiwis and the touring French. He played twenty one tests between 1946 and 1952. He was inducted into the New Zealand Rugby League's Legends of League in 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie McBride?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Charlie McBride born?
Charlie McBride was born on 10 April 1925 in New Zealand.
When did Charlie McBride die?
Charlie McBride died on 3 October 2013.
What was Charlie McBride's occupation?
Charlie McBride was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Charlie McBride?
Charlie McBride was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie McBride (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie McBride. https://biography.guide/charlie-mcbride-rugby-league-player/
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