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Leicester Rutledge

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Leicester Rutledge
Rutledge in 2022
Birth nameLeicester Malcolm Rutledge
Date of birth (1952-04-12) 12 April 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
SchoolRiccarton High School
Notable relative(s)Jason Rutledge (son)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972–83 Southland 113 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1978–80 New Zealand 13 (0)

Leicester Malcolm Rutledge MNZM (born 12 April 1952) is a New Zealand former rugby union player. As a flanker, Rutledge represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side (the All Blacks), from 1978 to 1980. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks, including 13 internationals, and captained the side in one match against Combined Services on the 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland.[1]

In the 2022 New Year Honours, Rutledge was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby and the community.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Luxford, Bob. "Leicester Rutledge". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  2. ^ "New Year Honours: the full list of 2022". New Zealand Herald. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.