About John Creighton
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 85). John Creighton was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Neville Creighton (10 March 1937 – 6 April 2022) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Creighton represented at a provincial level in over 100 games. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1962, appearing in six matches including one international.
Creighton studied law, and earned his LLB at the University of Canterbury. He was admitted to the bar in 1962, and as of 2017 was still practising as a lawyer in Christchurch. Creighton died in Christchurch on 6 April 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Creighton?
New Zealand rugby union player (1937–2022)
When was John Creighton born?
John Creighton was born on 10 March 1937 in Rotherham.
When did John Creighton die?
John Creighton died on 6 April 2022 in Christchurch.
What was John Creighton's occupation?
John Creighton was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Creighton?
John Creighton was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Creighton (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Creighton. https://biography.guide/john-creighton-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "John Creighton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-creighton-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "John Creighton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-creighton-rugby-union-player/.
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