About Ken Yanz
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 89). Ken Yanz was an Australian rugby union player.
Career
Born in the Sydney suburb of Hornsby, Yanz learned his rugby playing for the Lane Cove Rugby Club and Gordon Juniors. After high school, he worked his way up through Gordon. He played regularly in North Harbour v South Harbour matches and for the Sydney XV and was selected for the Australia national rugby union team 1957–58 Australia rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland and France. He played in the Test against France in Paris. He later played for the New South Wales Team and was appointed Captain of Gordon, where he set a club record for games played. In 2012, Yanz recalled his playing days for a documentary about the history of Lane Cove Rugby by Theo Clark Media.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Yanz?
Australian rugby union player
When was Ken Yanz born?
Ken Yanz was born on 18 May 1929 in Hornsby.
When did Ken Yanz die?
Ken Yanz died on 5 February 2019 in Sydney.
What was Ken Yanz's occupation?
Ken Yanz was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ken Yanz?
Ken Yanz was Australian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Yanz. https://biography.guide/ken-yanz/
MLA: "Ken Yanz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-yanz/.
Chicago: "Ken Yanz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-yanz/.
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