Rugby Stalwart Farewelled

Former All Black captain, agricultural economist, and leading NZRU administrator – Bob Stuart, OBE – died in May aged 84. Although Stuart’s best playing years were taken up by military service during WW2, he successfully lead NZ for five Tests and went on to become a key figure in the game’s administration. Stuart was presented with a distinguished service award by the International Rugby Board in 2003.

Bob Stuart: October 28 1920 – May 11 2005


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