George_Beatty_(rugby_union)

George Beatty (rugby union)

George Beatty (rugby union)

Rugby player

George Edward Beatty (29 March 1925 — 25 July 2004) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]

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Beatty attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and played his club rugby for New Plymouth HSOB.[2]

A fly-half, Beatty played provincial rugby for Taranaki and was a North Island representative in 1949. He was capped once for the All Blacks, in the 1st Test against the touring 1950 British Lions at Carisbrook. The match finished in a draw and Beatty was replaced by Laurie Haig for the remaining Tests.[2]

Beatty represented Taranaki in the Hawke Cup cricket competition.[2]

In the early 1950s, Beatty played rugby league in England, with Leigh and Belle Vue Rangers.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Former N.Z. Player Returns". The Press. 27 October 1955.
  2. [2]
    "George Beatty #517". stats.allblacks.com.
  3. [3]
    "Leigh sign New Zealand stand-off". Manchester Evening News. 12 August 1950.
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