About Ian Irvine
Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 84). Ian Irvine was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ian Bruce Irvine (6 March 1929 – 5 November 2013) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Irvine represented North Auckland at a provincial level. He played a single match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, a test against Australia in 1952.
In the 2000 New Year Honours, Irvine was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the disabled.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Irvine?
New Zealand rugby union player (1929–2013)
When was Ian Irvine born?
Ian Irvine was born on 6 March 1929 in Carterton.
When did Ian Irvine die?
Ian Irvine died on 5 November 2013 in Whangārei.
What was Ian Irvine's occupation?
Ian Irvine was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ian Irvine?
Ian Irvine was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Irvine (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Irvine. https://biography.guide/ian-irvine-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ian Irvine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-irvine-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Ian Irvine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-irvine-rugby-union-player/.
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