About Colin Gillies
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 83). Colin Gillies was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Colin Cuthbert Gillies (8 October 1912 – 20 June 1996) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first five-eighth, Gillies represented and Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1936. He played two matches for the All Blacks including one international against the touring Australian team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Gillies?
New Zealand rugby union player (1912-1996)
When was Colin Gillies born?
Colin Gillies was born on 8 October 1912 in Oamaru.
When did Colin Gillies die?
Colin Gillies died on 20 June 1996 in Timaru.
What was Colin Gillies's occupation?
Colin Gillies was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Colin Gillies?
Colin Gillies was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Gillies. https://biography.guide/colin-gillies/
MLA: "Colin Gillies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-gillies/.
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