About Mona Thomson
Lived 1881 – 1939 (aged 58). Mona Thomson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Hector Douglas Thomson (20 February 1881 – 9 August 1939) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Thomson represented , , , and at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1905 and 1908, appearing in 15 matches including one international. In all, he scored 16 tries and kicked one conversion for the All Blacks. He was the first player to score six tries in a match for New Zealand, against British Columbia in 1906.
Outside of rugby, Thomson was a public servant, rising to become under-secretary for immigration. He died in Wellington on 9 August 1939.
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Who was Mona Thomson?
rugby union player (1881–1939)
When was Mona Thomson born?
Mona Thomson was born on 20 February 1881 in Napier.
When did Mona Thomson die?
Mona Thomson died on 9 August 1939 in Wellington.
What was Mona Thomson's occupation?
Mona Thomson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Mona Thomson?
Mona Thomson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mona Thomson. https://biography.guide/mona-thomson/
MLA: "Mona Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mona-thomson/.
Chicago: "Mona Thomson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mona-thomson/.
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