George Beatty (rugby union)

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

George Beatty
Full nameGeorge Edward Beatty
Date of birth(1925-03-29)29 March 1925
Place of birthNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Date of death25 July 2004(2004-07-25) (aged 79)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950 New Zealand 1 (0)

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

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