Wiremu Rika Heke (3 October 1894 – 30 November 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Heke represented North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1929 tour of Australia. He played six matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]

Wiremu Heke
Birth nameWiremu Rika Heke
Date of birth(1894-10-03)3 October 1894
Place of birthMangakahia, New Zealand
Date of death30 November 1989(1989-11-30) (aged 95)
Place of deathRotorua, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight90 kg (200 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1924–30 North Auckland 17 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1926–28
1929
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand
48
3

(0)

Following the death of Beethoven Algar two days before his own death, Heke briefly held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Bill Heke". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
Records
Preceded by Oldest living All Black
28–30 November 1989
Succeeded by