Joe O'Leary explained

Joe O'Leary
Birth Name:Michael Joseph O'Leary
Birth Date:29 September 1883
Birth Place:Masterton, New Zealand
Death Place:Masterton, New Zealand
Ru Position:Fullback, second five-eighth
Ru Nationalyears:1910, 1913
Ru Nationalcaps:4
Ru Nationalpoints:(16)
Ru Province:Wairarapa

Ru Provinceyears:1900, 1904–08
1905
1909–13
Relatives:Humphrey O'Leary (brother)

Michael Joseph O'Leary (29 September 1883 – 12 December 1963) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a fullback, O'Leary represented Wairarapa,, and at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1910 and 1913. He played eight matches for the All Blacks, including four internationals, of which two were as captain against the touring Australian team in 1913.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe O'Leary . Luxford . Bob . New Zealand Rugby Union . 13 December 2015.