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NZ international rugby union player (1936–2020)

Rugby player
Terry Lineen
Lineen in 1957
Birth nameTerence Raymond Lineen
Date of birth(1936-01-05)5 January 1936
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death17 February 2020(2020-02-17) (aged 84)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
SchoolSacred Heart College, Auckland
Notable relative(s)Sean Lineen (son)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second five-eighth and centre
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955–59 Auckland 57 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1957–60 New Zealand 12 (0)

Terence Raymond Lineen (5 January 1936 – 17 February 2020) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth and centre three-quarter, Lineen represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1957 to 1960. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including 12 internationals.

Lineen died in Auckland on 17 February 2020 at the age of 84.

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Terry Lineen". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  2. "Former All Black Terry Lineen dies, aged 84". Stuff.co.nz. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  3. "Terry Lineen death notice". New Zealand Herald. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2020.


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