About Maurice Cockerill
Lived 1928 – 2024 (aged 95). Maurice Cockerill was a New Zealand rugby union player and cricketer.
Maurice Stanley Cockerill (8 December 1928 – 5 August 2024) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Cockerill represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1951. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals, but a serious knee injury suffered while playing for Taranaki in a game against Waikato later in 1951 ended his rugby career.
Cockerill was educated at Hawera Technical College, where he was a member of the 1st XV between 1943 and 1946.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Cockerill?
New Zealand rugby union player (1928–2024)
When was Maurice Cockerill born?
Maurice Cockerill was born on 8 December 1928 in Hāwera.
When did Maurice Cockerill die?
Maurice Cockerill died on 5 August 2024 in Camberley.
What was Maurice Cockerill's occupation?
Maurice Cockerill was a rugby union player and cricketer.
What nationality was Maurice Cockerill?
Maurice Cockerill was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Maurice Cockerill
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