Kevin Eveleigh

Kevin Alfred Eveleigh (born 8 November 1947) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Eveleigh represented Manawatu and Bay of Plenty at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1974 to 1977. He played 30 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals. He later captained Rhodesia between 1979 and 1980, and was the coach of Manawatu in 1987.[1] In 1988, he was one of the first two "celebrity entries"—alongside Brian Ford—at the annual Coast to Coast adventure race.[2]

Kevin Eveleigh
Birth nameKevin Alfred Eveleigh
Date of birth (1947-11-08) 8 November 1947
Place of birthPalmerston North, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
SchoolOtorohanga College
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1969–78
1981–82
Manawatu
Bay of Plenty
107 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974–77
1979–80
New Zealand
Rhodesia
4
25
(0)
Coaching career
Years Team
1987 Manawatu

References

  1. Akers, Clive. "Kevin Eveleigh". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  2. McKerrow, Bob; Woods, John (1994). Coast to Coast: The Great New Zealand Race. Christchurch, New Zealand: Shoal Bay Press. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-908704-22-4.


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