Ivor Stirling
New Zealand rugby league and rugby union footballer
About Ivor Stirling
Lived 1916 – 1979 (aged 63). Ivor Stirling was a New Zealand rugby union player and rugby league player.
Ivor Gerald Stirling (19 February 1916 – 21 September 1979) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand.
Playing career Stirling represented Auckland and was named in the New Zealand national rugby league team.
Stirling was part of the 1939 New Zealand tour that was cancelled due to World War II.
During the War, Stirling joined the New Zealand Army and played rugby union during the 1940 season.
After World War Two, Stirling represented the North Shore Albions in the Auckland Rugby League competition.
Personal life Stirling's son, Ken, also represented New Zealand in rugby league while his daughter, Glenda, represented New Zealand in swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Ivor Stirling?
New Zealand rugby league and rugby union footballer
When was Ivor Stirling born?
Ivor Stirling was born on 19 February 1916 in New Zealand.
When did Ivor Stirling die?
Ivor Stirling died on 21 September 1979.
What was Ivor Stirling's occupation?
Ivor Stirling was a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality was Ivor Stirling?
Ivor Stirling was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ivor Stirling. https://biography.guide/ivor-stirling/
MLA: "Ivor Stirling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ivor-stirling/.
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