About William Irvine
Lived 1898 – 1952 (aged 53). William Irvine was a New Zealand rugby union player.
William Richard "Bull" Irvine (2 December 1898 – 26 April 1952) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Irvine represented Wairarapa and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1923 to 1930. He played 41 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals, scoring seven tries in all.
Irvine died in Whangārei on 26 April 1952,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Irvine?
rugby union player (1898-1952)
When was William Irvine born?
William Irvine was born on 2 December 1898 in Auckland.
When did William Irvine die?
William Irvine died on 26 April 1952 in Whangārei.
What was William Irvine's occupation?
William Irvine was a rugby union player.
What nationality was William Irvine?
William Irvine was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Irvine (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Irvine. https://biography.guide/william-irvine-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "William Irvine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-irvine-rugby-union-player/.
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