About Ian Kirkpatrick
Lived 1930 – 2012 (aged 82). Ian Kirkpatrick was a South African rugby union player.
Alexander Ian Kirkpatrick (25 July 1930 – 18 November 2012) was a South African rugby union player, who played international rugby for his country on 13 occasions from 1953 to 1961. In his home country he is best known as a coach, where he led Griqualand West to victory in the Currie Cup in 1970, and in 1978 took on the role as the director of coaching for the South African Rugby Board.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Kirkpatrick?
South Africa rugby union footballer and coach (1930-2012)
When was Ian Kirkpatrick born?
Ian Kirkpatrick was born on 25 July 1930 in Bloemfontein.
When did Ian Kirkpatrick die?
Ian Kirkpatrick died on 18 November 2012 in Somerset West.
What was Ian Kirkpatrick's occupation?
Ian Kirkpatrick was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ian Kirkpatrick?
Ian Kirkpatrick was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Kirkpatrick (rugby union, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Kirkpatrick. https://biography.guide/ian-kirkpatrick-rugby-union-player/
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