About Garry Smith
Lived 1941 – 2025 (aged 84). Garry Smith was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Garry Maxwell John Smith (4 September 1941 – 13 December 2025) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for New Zealand in the 1968 and 1970 World Cups, as a , or .
Following a failed transfer to Sydney, Smith joined Marist in the Wellington Rugby League competition. He won premierships with the club in 1965 and 1971. For the 1971 premiership, Smith was also the club's captain-coach.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Garry Smith?
New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach (1941–2025)
When was Garry Smith born?
Garry Smith was born on 4 September 1941 in New Zealand.
When did Garry Smith die?
Garry Smith died on 13 December 2025 in Nelson.
What was Garry Smith's occupation?
Garry Smith was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Garry Smith?
Garry Smith was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Garry Smith (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Garry Smith. https://biography.guide/garry-smith/
MLA: "Garry Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/garry-smith/.
Chicago: "Garry Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/garry-smith/.
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