About Mark Shaw
Born 1956. Mark Shaw is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Mark William Shaw (born 23 May 1956) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. Nicknamed "Cowboy", Shaw was a flanker who represented Horowhenua, Manawatu and Hawke's Bay provincially and the All Blacks internationally. He was educated at Kāpiti College.
Shaw was selected for the All Blacks' tour of Australia in 1980, playing in all three tests, and scoring three tries in one of those matches. He toured North America and Wales later that year. Shaw played a total of 68 matches for the All Blacks, 30 of them test matches.
Shaw was appointed as an All Black selector in 2002.
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Who is Mark Shaw?
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach
When was Mark Shaw born?
Mark Shaw was born on 23 May 1956 in Palmerston North.
What is Mark Shaw's occupation?
Mark Shaw is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Mark Shaw?
Mark Shaw is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Shaw (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Shaw. https://biography.guide/mark-shaw-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Mark Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-shaw-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Mark Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mark-shaw-rugby-union-player/.
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