About Vaughan Going
Born 1972. Vaughan Going is a New Zealand rugby union player and rugby league player.
Vaughan Steven Going (born 26 August 1972) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.
Biography Born in Whangārei, Going is a nephew of former All Blacks halfback Sid Going.
Rugby career Going featured most often as a fullback but could play all backline positions. He was a NZ Colt and played provincial rugby for Waikato from 1991 to 1993, then relocated to Hong Kong, where he turned out for Valley RFC. Between 1994 and 1998, Going competed on the Hong Kong national team and gained 21 caps, before leaving to join the ranks of professional rugby. He spent the next decade with Harlequins, London Welsh, Sale Sharks, AS Béziers, Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints. At the time of his retirement in 2007, Going was the oldest player in the English Premiership.
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Who is Vaughan Going?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Vaughan Going born?
Vaughan Going was born on 26 August 1972 in Whangārei.
What is Vaughan Going's occupation?
Vaughan Going is a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality is Vaughan Going?
Vaughan Going is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vaughan Going. https://biography.guide/vaughan-going/
MLA: "Vaughan Going." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vaughan-going/.
Chicago: "Vaughan Going." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vaughan-going/.
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