About Rata Harrison
Lived 1935 – 2013 (aged 78). Rata Harrison was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Rata Wiremu Harrison (3 January 1935 – 30 April 2013) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.
He was the brother of fellow New Zealand international Billy Harrison.
Playing career Harrison played for Auckland. He played in two test matches for New Zealand in 1961, against France.
On 13 August 1962, Harrison was part of the Auckland side who defeated Great Britain 46-13 at Carlaw Park. This was the first televised rugby league match in New Zealand, as one hour of edited highlights were shown on AKTV2 that night and other regional channels showed the highlights the following week.
Harrison died on 30 April 2013.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rata Harrison?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Rata Harrison born?
Rata Harrison was born on 3 January 1935 in New Zealand.
When did Rata Harrison die?
Rata Harrison died on 30 April 2013.
What was Rata Harrison's occupation?
Rata Harrison was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Rata Harrison?
Rata Harrison was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rata Harrison. https://biography.guide/rata-harrison/
MLA: "Rata Harrison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rata-harrison/.
Chicago: "Rata Harrison." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rata-harrison/.
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