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Mark Ranby

b. 1977

New Zealand rugby union player

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About Mark Ranby

Born 1977. Mark Ranby is a New Zealand rugby union player.

Richard Mark Ranby (born 1 June 1977) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A midfield back, Ranby represented Manawatu, the Central Vikings and Waikato at a provincial level, and the Hurricanes and the Chiefs in Super Rugby. He played one international for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, against Samoa in 2001. He played for the Japanese side Coca-Cola West Red Sparks for two seasons from 2006. He spent a year studying at the University of Cambridge in 2008–09, completing a Diploma in Theology and Religious Studies, and played for Cambridge against Oxford in the 2008 Varsity Match. In 2012 he was appointed professional development manager for the Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby.

Ranby's mother, Margaret Kouvelis, was elected Mayor of Manawatu in 2012.

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Massey University, St Edmund's College
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Richard Mark Ranby

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Ranby?

New Zealand rugby union player

When was Mark Ranby born?

Mark Ranby was born on 1 June 1977 in Waikato Region.

What is Mark Ranby's occupation?

Mark Ranby is a rugby union player.

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Mark Ranby is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Ranby

· Wikidata: Q3294213

· DBpedia: Mark Ranby

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