John Kelman Loveday (1 May 1949 – 20 May 2023) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Loveday represented Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland. He played seven matches on that tour, missing some of the early games because of back trouble.[1] Loveday did not appear in any internationals.[2]
| Birth name | John Kelman Loveday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1 May 1949 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Palmerston North, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 20 May 2023 (aged 74) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Taupō, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Palmerston North Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Palmer College of Chiropractic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Chiropractor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Loveday died in Taupō on 20 May 2023, at the age of 74.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Palenski, Ron (1987). The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland: Moa Publications. p. 101. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.
- ^ Akers, Clive. "John Loveday". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ "John Loveday obituary". The New Zealand Herald. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ Heagney, George (22 May 2023). "Manawatū rugby great and former All Black John Loveday dies". Manawatū Standard. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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