About Don Max
Lived 1906 – 1972 (aged 65). Don Max was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Donald Stanfield Max (7 March 1906 – 4 March 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and loose forward, Max represented Nelson at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1931 to 1934. He played eight matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. After his retirement as a player, Max was active as an administrator. He was president of the New Zealand Rugby Union from May 1949 to April 1950, when he was succeeded by John Finlayson.
In 2009, Max was inducted into the Nelson Legends of Sport gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Max?
New Zealand rugby union player and administrator
When was Don Max born?
Don Max was born on 7 March 1906 in Nelson.
When did Don Max die?
Don Max died on 4 March 1972 in Brightwater.
What was Don Max's occupation?
Don Max was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Don Max?
Don Max was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Max (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Max. https://biography.guide/don-max/
MLA: "Don Max." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-max/.
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