Rangitane Will Norton MNZM (30 March 1942 – 4 August 2023), commonly known as Tane Norton, was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented Canterbury in 1969.^[1] In 1977, he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.

In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.^[2]

In 1973 and 1974, Norton was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.^[3]

A New Zealander of Māori descent, Norton was a New Zealander of Ngāi Tahu descent.^[4]

Norton died in Christchurch on 4 August 2023, at the age of 81.^[5][6]

• 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand