John Gilbert "Sal" Irvine (1 July 1888 – 10 June 1939) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Irvine represented Otago at a provincial level on 21 occasions either side of World War I, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1914 tour of Australia.[1][2] On that tour, he played in 10 of the 11 matches, including all three internationals.[2]

Sal Irvine
Birth nameJohn Gilbert Irvine
Date of birth(1888-07-01)1 July 1888
Place of birthDunedin, New Zealand
Date of death10 June 1939(1939-06-10) (aged 50)
Place of deathQueenstown, New Zealand
Weight98 kg (216 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1912–1919 Otago ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1914 New Zealand 3 (0)

References

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  1. ^ "Death of All Black". Auckland Star. Vol. 70, no. 141. 17 June 1939. p. 12. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Knight, Lindsay. "Sal Irvine". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2021.