About Murray Pierce
Born 1957. Murray Pierce is a New Zealand police officer and rugby union player.
Murray James Pierce (born 1 November 1957) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a lock forward. He won 26 caps for the All Blacks between 1984 and 1989 and played in the victorious New Zealand team at the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Pierce made his debut for the All Blacks in the 1984 tour to Australia and Fiji. In addition to his 26 international test caps, he played 28 additional games for the All Blacks. Pierce was also a sworn member of the New Zealand Police as were a number of other All Blacks of his era, such as John Gallagher.
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Who is Murray Pierce?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Murray Pierce born?
Murray Pierce was born on 1 November 1957 in Timaru.
What is Murray Pierce's occupation?
Murray Pierce is a police officer and rugby union player.
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Murray Pierce is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Murray Pierce. https://biography.guide/murray-pierce/
MLA: "Murray Pierce." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/murray-pierce/.
Chicago: "Murray Pierce." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/murray-pierce/.
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