About John Lang
Lived 1896 – 1971 (aged 75). John Lang was a New Zealand rugby league player.
John Henry Lang (1 August 1896 – 29 November 1971) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer.
Lang (third from left) in the Auckland team to play the second match against the Australian Universities side at the Auckland Domain on 24 June 1922A stand-off, Lang represented Auckland provincially. Lang played for Maritime in the Auckland Rugby League competition from 1919 to 1921. During the 1921 season he applied for reinstatement into Rugby Union but was refused and when he returned to league he switched to the Marist Old Boys club.
He was a member of the 1919 New Zealand Kiwis team that played Australia. Lang played in the first test, but did not represent New Zealand again afterwards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Lang?
New Zealand rugby league footballer (1896-1971)
When was John Lang born?
John Lang was born on 1 August 1896.
When did John Lang die?
John Lang died on 29 November 1971.
What was John Lang's occupation?
John Lang was a rugby league player.
What nationality was John Lang?
John Lang was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Lang (New Zealand rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lang. https://biography.guide/john-lang-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "John Lang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lang-rugby-league-player/.
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