Dennis Young (rugby player)

Dennis Young
Young c. 1951
Date of birth (1930-04-01) 1 April 1930
Place of birth Christchurch, New Zealand
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 87 kg (192 lb)
School Christchurch Technical College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
All Black No. 579
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–63 Canterbury 139 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1956–64  New Zealand 22 (0)

Dennis Young (born 1 April 1930) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Young represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1956 to 1964. He played 61 matches for the All Blacks including 22 internationals.[1]

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Dennis Young". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 March 2015.


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