About Stu Freebairn
Lived 1932 – 2025 (aged 93). Stu Freebairn was a New Zealand rugby union player and pharmacist.
William Stuart Scott Freebairn (12 January 1932 – 21 September 2025) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a wing threequarter known for his speed, evidenced by having competed in long jump and relay events in national athletics championships.
Biography Freebairn played for the Feilding Yellows at club level and Manawatu at provincial level, representing the province in 84 games in which he scored 53 tries.
Selected for the All Blacks at the age of 21, Freebairn played 14 matches on their 1953–54 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America. On the tour he scored 30 points (10 tries), but he was unable to make the test team due to the presence of the incumbents Ron Jarden and Morrie Dixon.
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Who was Stu Freebairn?
New Zealand rugby union player (1932–2025)
When was Stu Freebairn born?
Stu Freebairn was born on 12 January 1932 in New Plymouth.
When did Stu Freebairn die?
Stu Freebairn died on 21 September 2025 in Palmerston North.
What was Stu Freebairn's occupation?
Stu Freebairn was a rugby union player and pharmacist.
What nationality was Stu Freebairn?
Stu Freebairn was New Zealand.
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