About Eric Anderson
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 83). Eric Anderson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Eric James Anderson (4 April 1931 – 27 July 2014) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. Originally a lock, Anderson represented Bay of Plenty at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1960, playing as a prop. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks but did not make any test appearances. He later became the coach of the Bay of Plenty team, taking them to the inaugural NPC first division title in 1976.
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Who was Eric Anderson?
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach (1931-2014)
When was Eric Anderson born?
Eric Anderson was born on 4 April 1931 in Whakatāne.
When did Eric Anderson die?
Eric Anderson died on 28 July 2014.
What was Eric Anderson's occupation?
Eric Anderson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Eric Anderson?
Eric Anderson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Anderson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Anderson. https://biography.guide/eric-anderson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Eric Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-anderson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Eric Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-anderson-rugby-union-player/.
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