Dennis Young (rugby union)

Dennis Young
Young c. 1951
Date of birth(1930-04-01)1 April 1930
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death21 June 2020(2020-06-21) (aged 90)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
SchoolChristchurch Technical College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–63 Canterbury 139 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1956–64 New Zealand 22 (0)

Dennis Young (1 April 1930 – 21 June 2020) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Young represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1956 to 1964. He played 61 matches for the All Blacks including 22 internationals.

Young died in Christchurch on 21 June 2020.

References

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Dennis Young". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ^ Knowler, Richard (22 June 2020). "From tap dancing to All Blacks, Dennis Young was one of a kind". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 June 2020.


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