About Swin Hadley
Lived 1904 – 1970 (aged 65). Swin Hadley was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Swinbourne Hadley (19 September 1904 – 29 April 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Hadley represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1928 tour to South Africa. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks on that tour, including all four Test matches.
On 30 March 1929, Hadley married Susan Cosnett at Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby. During World War II, he served as a corporal with 24 Infantry Battalion, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and was taken prisoner of war in Greece on 13 December 1941. He was later invalided home.
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Who was Swin Hadley?
New Zealand rugby union player (1904-1970)
When was Swin Hadley born?
Swin Hadley was born on 19 September 1904 in Whangaroa.
When did Swin Hadley die?
Swin Hadley died on 29 April 1970 in Auckland.
What was Swin Hadley's occupation?
Swin Hadley was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Swin Hadley?
Swin Hadley was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Swin Hadley. https://biography.guide/swin-hadley/
MLA: "Swin Hadley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/swin-hadley/.
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