About John Loveday
Lived 1949 – 2023 (aged 73–74). John Loveday was a New Zealand rugby union player and chiropractor.
John Kelman Loveday (1 May 1949 – 20 May 2023) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Loveday represented Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland. He played seven matches on that tour, missing some of the early games because of back trouble. Loveday did not appear in any internationals.
Loveday died in Taupō on 20 May 2023, at the age of 74.
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Who was John Loveday?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was John Loveday born?
John Loveday was born on 1 May 1949 in Palmerston North.
When did John Loveday die?
John Loveday died in 2023.
What was John Loveday's occupation?
John Loveday was a rugby union player and chiropractor.
What nationality was John Loveday?
John Loveday was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Loveday (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Loveday. https://biography.guide/john-loveday/
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