Donald Stanfield Max (7 March 1906 – 4 March 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and loose forward, Max represented Nelson at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1931 to 1934. He played eight matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. After his retirement as a player, Max was active as an administrator.[1] He was president of the New Zealand Rugby Union from May 1949[2] to April 1950, when he was succeeded by John Finlayson.[3]
| Born | Donald Stanfield Max 7 March 1906 Nelson, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 4 March 1972 (aged 65) Brightwater, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Nelson College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Farmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2009, Max was inducted into the Nelson Legends of Sport gallery.[4]
References
edit- ↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Don Max". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "New Officers Of The New Zealand Union". Greymouth Evening Star. 5 May 1949. p. 5. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ "Several Changes to be Made in Officers of New Zealand Rugby Union". Central Hawke's Bay Press. Vol. 46, no. 73. 13 April 1950. p. 1. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ Martin, Wayne (6 June 2009). "All Black honoured". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
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