About Doug Gailey
Lived 1940 – 2007 (aged 66–67). Doug Gailey was a New Zealand boxer and rugby league player.
Doug Gailey (died 6 February 2007) was a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1970 and 1972 World Cups.
Playing career Originally from the Ellerslie Eagles club, Gailey made his international debut for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1969 against Australia. He played in both the 1970 and 1972 World Cups and again represented New Zealand in 1974. In 1973 he moved to the Manukau club, accepting a position as player-coach. In 1975 he travelled to Sydney, trialling for the Balmain Tigers before playing the season with the Wentworthville Magpies in the Sydney Metropolitan Cup.
Gailey returned to Manukau as player-coach for the 1976 season and in 1979 led them to a Roope Rooster victory. He was also recalled to the Auckland side that year.
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Who was Doug Gailey?
rugby league player
When was Doug Gailey born?
Doug Gailey was born in 1940 in New Zealand.
When did Doug Gailey die?
Doug Gailey died on 6 February 2007 in Auckland.
What was Doug Gailey's occupation?
Doug Gailey was a boxer and rugby league player.
What nationality was Doug Gailey?
Doug Gailey was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Gailey. https://biography.guide/doug-gailey/
MLA: "Doug Gailey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-gailey/.
Chicago: "Doug Gailey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-gailey/.
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