Mark Shaw (rugby union)

Mark William Shaw (born 23 May 1956) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Shaw represented Horowhenua, Manawatu and Hawke's Bay provincially and the All Blacks internationally. He was educated at Kāpiti College.[1]

Mark Shaw
Birth nameMark William Shaw
Date of birth (1956-05-23) 23 May 1956 (age 68)
Place of birthPalmerston North, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
SchoolKāpiti College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975–77 Horowhenua ()
1978–1985 Manawatu 87 ()
1986–88 Hawke's Bay 21 (30)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980–86 New Zealand 30 (20)
Coaching career
Years Team
2000–01 Hawke's Bay

Shaw was selected for the All Blacks' tour of Australia in 1980, playing in all three tests, and scoring three tries in one of those matches. He toured North America and Wales later that year.[2] Shaw played a total of 68 matches for the All Blacks, 30 of them test matches.

Shaw was appointed as an All Black selector in 2002.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Akers, Clive. "Mark Shaw". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. ^ Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Palenski, Ron (1987). The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland, New Zealand: Moa Publications. pp. 146, 147. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.