Murray Jones (rugby union)
| Full name | Murray Gordon Jones | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 October 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Warkworth, New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 12 February 1975 (aged 32) | ||
| Place of death | Auckland Harbour, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||
| School | Takapuna Grammar School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Prop | ||
| New Zealand No. | 723 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1964–69 1970–74 |
Auckland North Auckland |
56 53 |
|
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1973 | New Zealand | 1 | (0) |
Murray Gordon Jones (26 October 1942 – 12 February 1975) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Dobson represented Auckland and North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1973. He played five matches for the All Blacks including one test against the touring England side in 1973.[1]
Jones drowned in Auckland Harbour while attempting to rescue his son following a yachting accident.[1] He was buried at North Shore Memorial Park.[2]
References
- 1 2 Knight, Lindsay. "Murray Jones". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- ↑ "North burial and cremation records search". Auckland Council. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
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