About Laurie Knight
Lived 1901 – 1973 (aged 72). Laurie Knight was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Lawrence Alfred George Knight (16 July 1901 – 24 December 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was educated at Ellerslie Primary and then Auckland Grammar School. Knight was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1925. He played five matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any tests. He died in Auckland in 1973, four months before his son Lawrie Knight was named in the 1974 All Blacks,
Knight's younger brother, Arthur, was also an All Black. His cousin, Orton Wallace "Wally" Knight, was an Auckland, Manawatu and Canterbury representative and also played for England Services during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Laurie Knight?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Laurie Knight born?
Laurie Knight was born on 16 July 1901 in Auckland.
When did Laurie Knight die?
Laurie Knight died on 24 December 1973 in Auckland.
What was Laurie Knight's occupation?
Laurie Knight was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Laurie Knight?
Laurie Knight was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laurie Knight. https://biography.guide/laurie-knight/
MLA: "Laurie Knight." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laurie-knight/.
Chicago: "Laurie Knight." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/laurie-knight/.
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