About Pat Ward
Lived 1899 – 1958 (aged 59). Pat Ward was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Edward Percival Ward (28 June 1899 — 25 September 1958) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Ward was born in Timaru and attended the Waimataitai school.
A strongly built utility forward, Ward began in provincial rugby at South Canterbury in 1921. He next played with Canterbury and then in 1927 featured for his third union when he was transferred to Taranaki for work. It was from Taranaki that he won an All Blacks call up in 1928, as their sole representative on the tour of South Africa, where he made 10 uncapped appearances. He captained Taranaki against the 1930 British Lions.
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
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Pat Ward's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Pat Ward?
New Zealand All Black
When was Pat Ward born?
Pat Ward was born on 28 June 1899 in Timaru.
When did Pat Ward die?
Pat Ward died on 25 September 1958 in Timaru.
What was Pat Ward's occupation?
Pat Ward was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Pat Ward?
Pat Ward was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pat Ward (rugby union)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pat Ward. https://biography.guide/pat-ward/
MLA: "Pat Ward." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pat-ward/.
Chicago: "Pat Ward." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pat-ward/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC