Neil McGregor (rugby union)

Neil Perriam McGregor (29 December 1901 – 12 July 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first or second five-eighth, McGregor represented Wellington and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1924 to 1928. He played 27 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. He went on to serve as the selector and coach of the Nelson provincial side from 1961 to 1963, and was a South Island selector from 1965 to 1968.[1]

Neil McGregor Passport application (1924)

Neil McGregor

McGregor in 1924
Birth name	Neil Perriam McGregor
Date of birth	29 December 1901
Place of birth	Lowburn, New Zealand
Date of death	12 July 1973 (aged 71)
Place of death	Hokitika, New Zealand
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	67 kg (148 lb)
School	Gore High School
Occupation(s)	Customs officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth Second five-eighth All Black No. 298 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1923 1925–30 Wellington Canterbury 2 15 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1924–28 New Zealand 2 (0) Teams coached Years Team 1961–63 Nelson

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Mac Geddes". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 5 March 2017.