Graham Hamer
Rugby player
About Graham Hamer
Born 1936. Graham Hamer is a New Zealand rugby union coach.
Graham Edward Hamer (born 9 November 1936) is a former New Zealand rugby union coach.
Hamer started his senior coaching career with the Kia Toa club in 1971.
He then notably coached the provincial side to their only Ranfurly Shield reign (between 1976 and 1978) as well as winning the only first division in the union's history (1980).
A trophy dedicated to Hamer, the Graham Hamer Trophy, is competed for at the Central Region sevens annually.
Teams coached by Graham Hamer won the National Sevens 3 years in a row 1977 1978 1979 and represented New Zealand at the Hong Kong sevens each time.
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Who is Graham Hamer?
rugby player
When was Graham Hamer born?
Graham Hamer was born on 9 November 1936 in Auckland.
What is Graham Hamer's occupation?
Graham Hamer is a rugby union coach.
What nationality is Graham Hamer?
Graham Hamer is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Graham Hamer. https://biography.guide/graham-hamer/
MLA: "Graham Hamer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/graham-hamer/.
Chicago: "Graham Hamer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/graham-hamer/.
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