Victor Yates
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Victor Yates
Lived 1939 – 2008 (aged 69). Victor Yates was a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.
Victor Moses Yates (15 June 1939 – 31 August 2008) was a New Zealand rugby footballer who represented his country in rugby union. His brother, John, represented New Zealand in rugby league while his father, Moses, represented North Auckland in rugby union.
Rugby union career Yates attended Kaitaia College and played rugby union for North Auckland, being part of the side that won the Ranfurly Shield in 1960.
He played nine matches including three Tests for the All Blacks in 1961 and 1962.
In an interview in L'Équipe on the 6 September 2017, French international Pierre Albaladejo named him as the greatest player against whom he ever played.
Rugby league career He later switched to rugby league, playing for the Ponsonby Ponies and representing Auckland in 1966, 1967 and 1968.
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Who was Victor Yates?
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer (1939–2008)
When was Victor Yates born?
Victor Yates was born on 15 June 1939 in Kaitaia.
When did Victor Yates die?
Victor Yates died on 31 August 2008 in Whangārei.
What was Victor Yates's occupation?
Victor Yates was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Victor Yates?
Victor Yates was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Victor Yates (rugby)
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