About George P. Turner
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 81–82). George P. Turner was a New Zealand rugby league player.
George Puhoi Turner is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1957 and 1960 World Cups.
Playing career Turner played in the Auckland Rugby League competition and was first selected to represent Auckland in 1956 in a tour of the South Island.
He was first selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team in the squad for the 1957 World Cup. He remained a regular in the squad until 1961, playing in 13 tests including test series against Great Britain, Australia, France and the 1960 World Cup. His last test match was against Australia in 1961.
Turner was part of the Auckland sides that toured the South Island in 1958, defeated France 14-5 at Carlaw Park in 1960 and defeated Australia 13-8 at the same venue in 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George P. Turner?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was George P. Turner born?
George P. Turner was born on 25 November 1931 in New Zealand.
When did George P. Turner die?
George P. Turner died in 2013.
What was George P. Turner's occupation?
George P. Turner was a rugby league player.
What nationality was George P. Turner?
George P. Turner was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George P. Turner. https://biography.guide/george-p-turner/
MLA: "George P. Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-p-turner/.
Chicago: "George P. Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-p-turner/.
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