About Don Ladner
Lived 1948 – 2009 (aged 60–61). Don Ladner was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Gordon Charles "Don" Ladner (1948 – 26 January 2009) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand. Ladner's position of preference was at .
Playing career Ladner worked in mines rescue in Reefton.
A West Coast representative, Ladner played 8 tests for the Kiwis from 1969 to 1970, scoring 76 points, all from goal kicking. He played three matches at the 1970 World Cup.
He died in Reefton on 26 January 2009 after suffering a heart attack. He was 60.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Ladner?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Don Ladner born?
Don Ladner was born in 1948.
When did Don Ladner die?
Don Ladner died on 26 January 2009 in Reefton.
What was Don Ladner's occupation?
Don Ladner was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Don Ladner?
Don Ladner was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Ladner. https://biography.guide/don-ladner/
MLA: "Don Ladner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-ladner/.
Chicago: "Don Ladner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-ladner/.
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