About Henry Maxwell
Lived 1932 – 2013 (aged 80–81). Henry Maxwell was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Henry Dudley Maxwell (1932 – 23 August 2013) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1957 and 1960 World Cups.
Biography Maxwell played for the Point Chevalier Pirates in the Auckland Rugby League competition. He represented Auckland. He was selected to go on the 1955–56 New Zealand rugby tour of Great Britain and France. Maxwell played in a total of 20 tests for the Kiwis, including at the 1957 and 1960 World Cups. Henry played for the Rest of the World against Australia at the end of the World Cup.
He was made captain of the Auckland side in 1958. Maxwell played for Western United in the Auckland competition after Point Chevalier combined with Mount Albert.
Of Te Aupōuri descent, Maxwell captained the New Zealand Māori team on the 1956 tour of Australia.
He retired following the 1960 World Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Maxwell?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Henry Maxwell born?
Henry Maxwell was born in 1932 in New Zealand.
When did Henry Maxwell die?
Henry Maxwell died on 23 August 2013 in Wagga Wagga.
What was Henry Maxwell's occupation?
Henry Maxwell was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Henry Maxwell?
Henry Maxwell was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Maxwell (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Maxwell. https://biography.guide/henry-maxwell-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Henry Maxwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-maxwell-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Henry Maxwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-maxwell-rugby-league-player/.
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