George Beatty (rugby union) explained

George Beatty
Full Name:George Edward Beatty
Birth Date:29 March 1925
Birth Place:New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height:170 cm
Position:Fly-half
Repyears1:1950
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0

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

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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Notes and References

  1. News: Former N.Z. Player Returns . . 27 October 1955.
  2. Web site: George Beatty #517 . stats.allblacks.com.
  3. News: Leigh sign New Zealand stand-off . . 12 August 1950.