About Handley Brown
Lived 1904 – 1973 (aged 69). Handley Brown was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Handley Welbourn Brown (29 August 1904 – 5 December 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Brown represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1924 to 1926. He played 20 matches for the All Blacks, scoring 35 points, but did not appear in any internationals.
Handley Brown played 49 games for Taranaki between 1923 and 1930.
His son Ross Brown, nicknamed Pascoe, played 144 matches for Taranaki from 1953 to 1968 and 25 matches for the All Blacks from 1955 to 1962.
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Who was Handley Brown?
New Zealand rugby union player (1904-1973)
When was Handley Brown born?
Handley Brown was born on 29 August 1904 in Inglewood.
When did Handley Brown die?
Handley Brown died on 5 December 1973 in New Plymouth.
What was Handley Brown's occupation?
Handley Brown was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Handley Brown?
Handley Brown was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Handley Brown. https://biography.guide/handley-brown/
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