About Neil McGregor
Lived 1901 – 1973 (aged 71). Neil McGregor was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Neil Perriam McGregor (29 December 1901 – 12 July 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first or second five-eighth, McGregor represented and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1924 to 1928. He played 27 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. He went on to serve as the selector and coach of the provincial side from 1961 to 1963, and was a South Island selector from 1965 to 1968.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Neil McGregor's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Neil McGregor?
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach (1901–1973)
When was Neil McGregor born?
Neil McGregor was born on 29 December 1901 in Otago Region.
When did Neil McGregor die?
Neil McGregor died on 12 July 1973 in Hokitika.
What was Neil McGregor's occupation?
Neil McGregor was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Neil McGregor?
Neil McGregor was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Neil McGregor (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil McGregor. https://biography.guide/neil-mcgregor/
MLA: "Neil McGregor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neil-mcgregor/.
Chicago: "Neil McGregor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/neil-mcgregor/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC