About Ross Smith
Lived 1929 – 2002 (aged 73). Ross Smith was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ross Mervyn Smith (21 April 1929 – 2 May 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Smith represented at a provincial level, and was the first New Zealand player to score 100 first-class tries. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, a test against the touring Australian team in 1955. He later served as a selector for the (1973–75) and Nelson Bays unions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ross Smith?
New Zealand rugby union player (1929-2002)
When was Ross Smith born?
Ross Smith was born on 21 April 1929 in Ashburton.
When did Ross Smith die?
Ross Smith died on 2 May 2002 in Auckland.
What was Ross Smith's occupation?
Ross Smith was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ross Smith?
Ross Smith was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ross Smith (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ross Smith. https://biography.guide/ross-smith-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Ross Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ross-smith-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Ross Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ross-smith-rugby-union-player/.
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