Dennis Young (rugby union) explained

Dennis Young
Birth Date:1 April 1930
Birth Place:Christchurch, New Zealand
Death Place:Christchurch, New Zealand
Ru Position:Hooker
Height:1.730NaN0
Weight:87kg (192lb)
Repyears1:1956–64
Repcaps1:22
Reppoints1:0
Ru Province1:Canterbury
Ru Provinceyears1:1950–63
Ru Provinceapps1:139
School:Christchurch Technical College

Dennis Young (1 April 1930 – 21 June 2020) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Young represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1956 to 1964. He played 61 matches for the All Blacks including 22 internationals.[1]

Young died in Christchurch on 21 June 2020.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dennis Young . Knight . Lindsay . New Zealand Rugby Union . 7 March 2015.
  2. News: From tap dancing to All Blacks, Dennis Young was one of a kind . Richard . Knowler . 22 June 2020. Stuff.co.nz . 22 June 2020.