About Tim Mason
Lived 1923 – 1981 (aged 57). Tim Mason was a New Zealand rugby union player.
David Frank "Tim" Mason (21 November 1923 — 3 July 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Born in Wellington, Mason was the younger brother of playwright Bruce Mason and attended Wellington College.
Mason, a wing three-quarter from Wellington College Old Boys, was on the 1947 tour of Australia with the All Blacks and scored a try in his solitary Test appearance, a 27–14 win over the Wallabies at the SCG. He took the field as a first-half replacement for injured winger Wally Argus and got his try on full-time, gathering a kick from Bob Scott.
In 1948, Mason relocated to South Africa, where he played for Union (Cape Town) and Western Province. He remained in South Africa for the remainder of his life, working as an insurance executive.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tim Mason?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Tim Mason born?
Tim Mason was born on 21 November 1923.
When did Tim Mason die?
Tim Mason died on 3 July 1981.
What was Tim Mason's occupation?
Tim Mason was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Tim Mason?
Tim Mason was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tim Mason (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tim Mason. https://biography.guide/tim-mason-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Tim Mason." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tim-mason-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Tim Mason." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tim-mason-rugby-union-player/.
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