About Hector Wilson
Lived 1924 – 2004 (aged 80). Hector Wilson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Hector William Ryan (27 January 1921 – 15 May 2004) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Wilson represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1949 to 1951. He played 13 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals.
After his parents divorced in 1927, Hector adopted his new stepfather's name after his mother married John Roland Wilson in 1939
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hector Wilson?
New Zealand rugby union player (1924-2004)
When was Hector Wilson born?
Hector Wilson was born on 27 January 1924 in Beaumont.
When did Hector Wilson die?
Hector Wilson died on 15 May 2004 in Clyde.
What was Hector Wilson's occupation?
Hector Wilson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Hector Wilson?
Hector Wilson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hector Wilson. https://biography.guide/hector-wilson/
MLA: "Hector Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hector-wilson/.
Chicago: "Hector Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hector-wilson/.
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