About John Buxton
Lived 1933 – 2007 (aged 73). John Buxton was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Burns Buxton (31 October 1933 – 3 October 2007) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Buxton represented Manawatu, Canterbury, Otago and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1955 and 1956. He played two games for the All Blacks, both of them test matches. He died on 3 October 2007, at age 73.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Buxton?
New Zealand rugby union player (1933–2007)
When was John Buxton born?
John Buxton was born on 31 October 1933 in Auckland.
When did John Buxton die?
John Buxton died on 3 October 2007 in Auckland.
What was John Buxton's occupation?
John Buxton was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Buxton?
John Buxton was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Buxton (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Buxton. https://biography.guide/john-buxton-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Buxton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-buxton-rugby-union-player/.
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