About Ned Barry
Lived 1905 – 1993 (aged 88). Ned Barry was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Edward Fitzgerald Barry (3 September 1905 – 12 December 1993) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Barry represented Wellington and, briefly, Wanganui at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1932 and 1934. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks including one international, against Australia in 1934.
A police officer, Barry had postings in Pahiatua, Whitianga, Orewa, and Auckland, where he was active as a coach and administrator at club and provincial union levels. He also had another son, Pat, who played for Counties in the 1960s, and another grandson, Mike Barry, who represented North Auckland and North Harbour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ned Barry?
New Zealand rugby union player (1905-1993)
When was Ned Barry born?
Ned Barry was born on 3 September 1905 in Temuka.
When did Ned Barry die?
Ned Barry died on 12 December 1993 in Auckland.
What was Ned Barry's occupation?
Ned Barry was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ned Barry?
Ned Barry was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ned Barry. https://biography.guide/ned-barry/
MLA: "Ned Barry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ned-barry/.
Chicago: "Ned Barry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ned-barry/.
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