Jimmie O'Sullivan explained

Jimmie O'Sullivan
Birth Name:James Michael O'Sullivan
Birth Date:5 February 1883
Birth Place:Okaiawa, Taranaki, New Zealand
Death Place:Hāwera, New Zealand
Ru Position:Loose forward
Height:1.780NaN0
Weight:86kg (190lb)
Repyears1:1905–07
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0
Ru Provinceyears1:1901–09
Occupation:Dairy farmer[1]
School:Matapu School, Southern Taranaki

James Michael O'Sullivan (5 February 1883 – 21 December 1960) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, O'Sullivan represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1905 to 1907. He played 29 matches for the All Blacks five of which were internationals, including the famous "Match of the Century" against Wales. He later served as president of the Taranaki Rugby Union.[2]

O'Sullivan died in Hāwera on 21 December 1960,[2] and was buried at Hāwera Cemetery.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burial details . South Taranaki District Council . 13 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Jimmie O'Sullivan . Luxford . Bob . New Zealand Rugby Union . 13 January 2018.