About Leo Connolly
Lived 1921 – 2005 (aged 83). Leo Connolly was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Leo Stephen Connolly (2 December 1921 — 10 April 2005) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Connolly was born in Invercargill and attended Southland Boys' High School.
Debuting for Southland in 1940, Connolly played his early rugby with Invercargill Marist, before turning out for Otago between 1943 and 1946, while based in Dunedin. After returning to Marist, he gained All Blacks selection for the 1947 tour of Australia, appearing in five uncapped matches. He was in contention for the 1949 tour of South Africa until suffering a broken ankle. He finished his career at Waikato and later coached St Patrick's College, Wellington.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Connolly?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Leo Connolly born?
Leo Connolly was born on 2 December 1921.
When did Leo Connolly die?
Leo Connolly died on 10 April 2005.
What was Leo Connolly's occupation?
Leo Connolly was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Leo Connolly?
Leo Connolly was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leo Connolly (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Connolly. https://biography.guide/leo-connolly/
MLA: "Leo Connolly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-connolly/.
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