About Ronald King
Lived 1909 – 1988 (aged 78). Ronald King was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ronald Russell King (19 August 1909 – 10 January 1988) was a New Zealand rugby union player.
King was born in 1909, and he received his education at Hokitika District High School. A lock, King represented West Coast at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1934 to 1938. He played 42 matches for the All Blacks including 13 internationals. He captained the side in the three tests against South Africa in 1937. Between 1957 and 1960 King was a New Zealand selector.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ronald King?
New Zealand rugby union player (1909–1988)
When was Ronald King born?
Ronald King was born on 19 August 1909 in Waiuta.
When did Ronald King die?
Ronald King died on 10 January 1988 in Greymouth.
What was Ronald King's occupation?
Ronald King was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ronald King?
Ronald King was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ronald King. https://biography.guide/ronald-king/
MLA: "Ronald King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ronald-king/.
Chicago: "Ronald King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ronald-king/.
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