About Dick Steere
Lived 1908 – 1967 (aged 58). Dick Steere was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Edward Richard George Steere (10 July 1908 – 1 June 1967) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Steere represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1928 and 1932. He played 21 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals, and captained the team in two matches on their 1932 tour of Australia. He scored one try for New Zealand, against Newcastle at Newcastle on the 1932 tour.
Steere was also known as a sprinter and shot putter, and finished second in the shot put at the 1934 New Zealand athletics championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Steere?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Dick Steere born?
Dick Steere was born on 10 July 1908 in Raetihi.
When did Dick Steere die?
Dick Steere died on 1 June 1967.
What was Dick Steere's occupation?
Dick Steere was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Dick Steere?
Dick Steere was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Steere. https://biography.guide/dick-steere-rugby-union-player/
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