About Mark Birtwistle
Born 1962. Mark Birtwistle is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Mark Leslie Birtwistle (born 17 October 1962 in Auckland) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former rugby union footballer. He played as lock.
Career He debuted in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, in the match against Wales at Cardiff, on 6 October 1991. His last international match was against Ireland, at Lansdowne Road on 12 November 1996.
Personal life He is the nephew of the former rugby union footballer Bill Birtwistle, who was a former three-quarter who played for Waikato and for the All Blacks in the 1967 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, France and Canada. Currently, he is coach of the Suburbs Rugby Club from Auckland. He is father of Beaudene Birtwistle, who plays as loose forward for Samoa Under-20 and for Counties Manukau.
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Who is Mark Birtwistle?
New Zealand rugby union footballer (b. 1962)
When was Mark Birtwistle born?
Mark Birtwistle was born on 17 October 1962 in Auckland.
What is Mark Birtwistle's occupation?
Mark Birtwistle is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Mark Birtwistle?
Mark Birtwistle is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Birtwistle. https://biography.guide/mark-birtwistle/
MLA: "Mark Birtwistle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-birtwistle/.
Chicago: "Mark Birtwistle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mark-birtwistle/.
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