Ron Horsley (rugby union)
Rugby union player
Intro | Rugby union player | |
A.K.A. | Ronald Hugh Horsley | |
A.K.A. | Ronald Hugh Horsley | |
Places | New Zealand | |
was | Athlete Rugby union player | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 4 July 1932, Wellington | |
Death | 20 December 2007Rotorua (aged 75 years) | |
Star sign | Cancer |
Ronald Hugh "Ron" Horsley (4 July 1932 – 20 December 2007) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Horsley represented Wellington and Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1960 and 1964. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. After retiring as a player, Horsley went on to serve as a selector for the Nelson (1966), Golden Bay-Motueka (1967–68) and Nelson Bays (1969–70) unions. A Rotarian, Horsley served as a district governor (district 9930) from 1998 to 1999.