George Loveridge
Position(s) | Wing three-quarter | ||
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Provincial / State sides | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
1912–15 | Taranaki | 16 | () |
International career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
1913–14 | New Zealand | 0 | (0) |
George Loveridge (15 October 1890 – 28 November 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Loveridge represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[2]
During World War I, Loveridge—a telegraphist before the war—served overseas as a sapper with the New Zealand Field Engineers from 1916 to 1919. He served again during World War II as a sergeant with 2nd Battalion Taranaki Regiment, carrying out administrative duties in New Zealand between 1942 and 1943.[1]
George's cousin, Norm Loveridge, represented New Zealand at rugby league.
References
- ^ a b c "Loveridge, George - WWI 10498, WWII 804939 - Army". Archives New Zealand. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Geo Loveridge". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
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