About Jack McNab
Lived 1895 – 1979 (aged 83). Jack McNab was a New Zealand farmer and rugby union player.
John Alexander McNab (14 December 1895 – 23 July 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, McNab represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1925. Considered unlucky to have missed selection for the 1924–1925 tour of Britain, Ireland and France, he was named in the team for the 1925 tour of New South Wales, but only appeared in one match against before contracting appendicitis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack McNab?
New Zealand rugby union player (1895–1979)
When was Jack McNab born?
Jack McNab was born on 14 December 1895 in Hastings.
When did Jack McNab die?
Jack McNab died on 23 July 1979 in Hastings.
What was Jack McNab's occupation?
Jack McNab was a farmer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack McNab?
Jack McNab was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack McNab (rugby union, born 1895)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack McNab. https://biography.guide/jack-mcnab/
MLA: "Jack McNab." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-mcnab/.
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