About Mike Parkinson
Lived 1948 – 2009 (aged 60). Mike Parkinson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ross Michael Parkinson (30 May 1948 – 17 January 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Playing as a midfield back, Parkinson represented Poverty Bay at domestic level, and was a member of the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks. He represented New Zealand in 20 international matches, seven of them at full test level, from 1972 to 1973. He also played for Auckland Maori, the North Island and a combined Poverty Bay-East Coast selection against the Lions in 1971. Parkinson died on 17 January 2009 while on holiday in Northland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Parkinson?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Mike Parkinson born?
Mike Parkinson was born on 30 May 1948 in Wairoa.
When did Mike Parkinson die?
Mike Parkinson died on 17 January 2009 in Matauri Bay.
What was Mike Parkinson's occupation?
Mike Parkinson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Mike Parkinson?
Mike Parkinson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Parkinson. https://biography.guide/mike-parkinson/
MLA: "Mike Parkinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-parkinson/.
Chicago: "Mike Parkinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-parkinson/.
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