Kevin Briscoe

Kevin Charles Briscoe (20 August 1936 – 1 April 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Briscoe represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1959 to 1964. He played 43 matches for the All Blacks—three of which were as captain—including nine internationals.[2]

Kevin Briscoe
Briscoe c. 1960
Birth nameKevin Charles Briscoe
Date of birth(1936-08-20)20 August 1936
Place of birthNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Date of death1 April 2009(2009-04-01) (aged 72)
Place of deathNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolNew Plymouth Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
All Black No. 599
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1957–65 Taranaki 54[1] ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1959–64 New Zealand 9 (0)

References

  1. "On the hunt for Taranaki's dream team". Taranaki Daily Herald. 17 July 2010. p. 28.
  2. Knight, Lindsay. "Kevin Briscoe". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 1 November 2015.


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