About Doug Wilson
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 88). Doug Wilson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Douglas Dawson Wilson (30 January 1931 – 18 May 2019) was a New Zealand rugby union player.
A first and second five-eighth, Wilson represented and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1953–54 tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America. On that tour, he played 14 matches, including two internationals, and scored five tries and one drop goal.
He died in Kowhainui Hospital, Whanganui, on 18 May 2019. He had been married to Janice for 64 years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Wilson?
New Zealand rugby union player (1931-2019)
When was Doug Wilson born?
Doug Wilson was born on 30 January 1931 in Whanganui.
When did Doug Wilson die?
Doug Wilson died on 18 May 2019 in Whanganui.
What was Doug Wilson's occupation?
Doug Wilson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Doug Wilson?
Doug Wilson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Wilson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Wilson. https://biography.guide/doug-wilson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Doug Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-wilson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Doug Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-wilson-rugby-union-player/.
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