Alexander Pringle (rugby union)

Alexander Pringle (9 November 1899 – 21 February 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward or lock, Pringle represented Wellington at a provincial level. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, against the touring New South Wales team in 1923.[2]

Alexander Pringle
Date of birth(1899-11-09)9 November 1899
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Date of death21 February 1973(1973-02-21) (aged 73)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Occupation(s)Public servant[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward, lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1922–27 Wellington 26 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1923 New Zealand 0 (0)

Pringle died in Christchurch on 21 February 1973,[2] and was buried at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. "Cemeteries database". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  2. Knight, Lindsay. "Nugget Pringle". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 9 November 2015.


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