Don Oliver (rugby union)

Donald Joseph Oliver (29 April 1909 – 25 June 1990) was an All Blacks rugby union player from New Zealand. He was a wing threequarter.

Birth nameDonald Joseph Oliver
Date of birth(1909-04-29)29 April 1909
Place of birthDunedin, New Zealand
Date of death25 June 1990(1990-06-25) (aged 81)
Place of deathHastings, New Zealand
SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1930 New Zealand

He played three matches including two tests for the All Blacks, scoring 6 points and two tries for New Zealand against the British Lions in 1930.

He played for several provincial sides; Otago, Wellington, Wairarapa, Waikato, and Southland. He was a selector for Horowhenua 1948-50 and Manawatu-Horowhenua 1949–50.

He was born in Dunedin and died in Hastings.

References edit

  • "Don Oliver at All Blacks.com". New Zealand Rugby Union.

Bibliography edit

  • Palenski, R., Chester, R., and McMillan, N., (2005). The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Rugby (4th ed.). Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86971-026-6