About Derek Arnold
Born 1941. Derek Arnold is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Derek Austin Arnold (born 10 January 1941) is a New Zealand rugby union player who played for the All Blacks.
Early life Arnold was born in 1941 in Balclutha. He attended Christchurch West High School.
Injury side-lined him in 1968 however he recovered to play again in 1969 and 1970 before retiring.
Later years During the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Arnold narrowly missed being in the CTV Building when it collapsed.
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Who is Derek Arnold?
rugby union player
When was Derek Arnold born?
Derek Arnold was born on 10 January 1941 in New Zealand.
What is Derek Arnold's occupation?
Derek Arnold is a rugby union player.
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Derek Arnold is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Arnold. https://biography.guide/derek-arnold/
MLA: "Derek Arnold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-arnold/.
Chicago: "Derek Arnold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-arnold/.
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