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Rugby player
Shayne Philpott
Date of birth(1965-09-21)21 September 1965
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death25 June 2024(2024-06-25) (aged 58)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight80 kg (180 lb)
SchoolBurnside High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986–1995 Canterbury 107 (502)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1988–1991 New Zealand 2 (0)
Medal record
Men's rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1991 UK/France/Ireland Team

Shayne Philpott (21 September 1965 – 25 June 2024) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Philpott represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1988 and 1991. He played 14 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals.

Philpott attended Burnside High School in Christchurch from 1979 to 1983.

Philpott died in Christchurch on 25 June 2024, at the age of 58.

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Shayne Philpott". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  2. O’Connor, Paul (2009). Choosing the Right Path: Burnside High School 1960-2010. Christchurch: Silver Fox Publishing. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-473-15685-5.
  3. "Former All Black and Canterbury rugby stalwart Shayne Philpott dies". Stuff. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.

External links

New Zealand squad – 1991 Rugby World Cup third place
Forwards
Backs
Coaches: Hart and Wyllie
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