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Roger Urbahn

1934 – 1984

New Zealand rugby union player, cricketer, and sports journalist

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Lived 1934 – 1984 (aged 50). Roger Urbahn was a New Zealand journalist, rugby union player and cricketer.

Roger James Urbahn (31 July 1934 – 27 November 1984) was a New Zealand rugby union player, cricketer, and sports journalist.

A halfback, Urbahn played representative rugby for at a provincial level between 1955 and 1966. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1959 and 1960, playing 15 matches including three internationals. In all he scored three tries for the All Blacks. An all-round sportsman, Urbahn also played Hawke Cup cricket for Taranaki. He trained as a school teacher at Ardmore Teachers' Training College and worked in that profession until 1962, when he became a journalist, rising to become sports editor of the Taranaki Daily News. Urbahn died in New Plymouth on 27 November 1984.

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Stratford High School
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Roger James Urbahn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Urbahn?

New Zealand rugby union player, cricketer, and sports journalist (1934-1984)

When was Roger Urbahn born?

Roger Urbahn was born on 31 July 1934 in Ōpunake.

When did Roger Urbahn die?

Roger Urbahn died on 27 November 1984 in New Plymouth.

What was Roger Urbahn's occupation?

Roger Urbahn was a journalist, rugby union player and cricketer.

What nationality was Roger Urbahn?

Roger Urbahn was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Urbahn

· Wikidata: Q23008757

· DBpedia: Roger Urbahn

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