Claud Hancox
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Claud Hancox
Lived 1917 – 1957 (aged 40). Claud Hancox was a New Zealand rugby union player and rugby league player.
Claud Charles John Hancox is a New Zealand rugby football player who represented New Zealand in rugby league.
Playing career Hancox originally played rugby union. He played for the Warkworth Rugby Football Club and is one of only four players from that club to have represented North Auckland. Hancox played for North Auckland against Australia during their 1946 tour of New Zealand. North Auckland won the match 32-19.
At the same time, Hancox also played rugby league for the Otahuhu Leopards. He was part of the Otahuhu side that won the 1945 Auckland Rugby League competition and he also represented Auckland.
In 1947 he was selected for the New Zealand squad as part of their tour of Great Britain. He did not play in any test matches on the tour.
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Who was Claud Hancox?
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Claud Hancox born?
Claud Hancox was born on 28 September 1917 in New Zealand.
When did Claud Hancox die?
Claud Hancox died on 7 October 1957.
What was Claud Hancox's occupation?
Claud Hancox was a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality was Claud Hancox?
Claud Hancox was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claud Hancox. https://biography.guide/claud-hancox/
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