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Toby Sheen

1905 – 1979

New Zealand All Black

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About Toby Sheen

Lived 1905 – 1979 (aged 73–74). Toby Sheen was a New Zealand rugby union player.

Thomas Reginald Sheen (29 March 1905 – 16 February 1979) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.

Biography Sheen was born in Waihi and educated at Christ's College, Christchurch.

Rugby career After moving to Auckland, Sheen played for King's College Old Boys and later College Rifles, from where he gained his first All Blacks call up in 1926 for a tour of Australia. He made his All Blacks debut in a warm up fixture against Wellington and picked up an injury which sidelined him for the early tour matches. His first opportunity on tour came in the match against Victoria in which he contributed one of the All Blacks' 14 tries in a comfortable win. He played only one further match and made his fourth All Blacks appearance against Auckland on their return home.

Sheen retained his All Blacks place for their next international series, a 1928 tour of South Africa. He struggled during the tour with a knee injury and only managed four uncapped appearances.

Later life Immigrating to Australia, Sheen became director of a printing and paper company in Victoria.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1979, Melbourne
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Thomas Sheen, Thomas Reginald Sheen, T. R. Sheen, TR Sheen, T.R. Sheen, T R Sheen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Toby Sheen?

New Zealand All Black (1905-1979)

When was Toby Sheen born?

Toby Sheen was born on 29 March 1905 in Waihi.

When did Toby Sheen die?

Toby Sheen died in 1979 in Melbourne.

What was Toby Sheen's occupation?

Toby Sheen was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Toby Sheen?

Toby Sheen was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Toby Sheen

· Wikidata: Q107501962

· DBpedia: Toby Sheen

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