Duncan_Hales

Duncan Hales

Duncan Hales

New Zealand international rugby union player (1947–2024)

Duncan Alister Hales (22 November 1947 – 8 January 2024) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A three-quarter, Hales represented Canterbury, Manawatu and, briefly, Hawke's Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1973. He played 27 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[1]

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After retiring from rugby, Hales studied in the United States to become a chiropractor. He died in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2024, at the age of 76.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Knight, Lindsay. "Duncan Hales". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  2. [2]
    Heagney, George (10 January 2024). "Captain from Manawatū's golden era of rugby, All Black Duncan Hales, dies". Stuff. Retrieved 10 January 2024.


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