About Kevin Barry
Lived 1936 – 2014 (aged 78). Kevin Barry was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Kevin Edward Barry (22 April 1936 – 16 August 2014) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility forward, Barry represented Thames Valley and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1962 to 1964. He made 23 appearances for the All Blacks but did not play in any test matches.
Kevin Barry holds a unique place in New Zealand rugby history in that both his father, Ned, and his son, Liam, also played for the All Blacks: in doing so they were the first family to provide All Blacks from three successive generations.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kevin Barry?
New Zealand rugby union player (1936-2014)
When was Kevin Barry born?
Kevin Barry was born on 22 April 1936 in Lower Hutt.
When did Kevin Barry die?
Kevin Barry died on 16 August 2014 in North Shore.
What was Kevin Barry's occupation?
Kevin Barry was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Kevin Barry?
Kevin Barry was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kevin Barry (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kevin Barry. https://biography.guide/kevin-barry-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Kevin Barry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kevin-barry-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Kevin Barry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kevin-barry-rugby-union-player/.
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