George Loveridge

Rugby player

George Loveridge

Date of birth| (1890-10-15)15 October 1890

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Place of birth| New Plymouth, New Zealand
Date of death| 28 November 1970(1970-11-28) (aged 80)
Place of death| New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height| 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄4 in)[1]
Weight| 68 kg (149 lb)[1]
Occupation(s)| Public servant
Rugby union career
| Position(s)|  Wing three-quarter

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Provincial / State sides
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
1912–15|  Taranaki|  16|  ()
International career
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
1913–14|  New Zealand|  0|  (0)

George Loveridge (15 October 1890 – 28 November 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Loveridge represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[2]

During World War I, Loveridge—a telegraphist before the war—served overseas as a sapper with the New Zealand Field Engineers from 1916 to 1919. He served again during World War II as a sergeant with 2nd Battalion Taranaki Regiment, carrying out administrative duties in New Zealand between 1942 and 1943.[1]

George's cousin, Norm Loveridge, represented New Zealand at rugby league.

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Loveridge, George - WWI 10498, WWII 804939 - Army". Archives New Zealand. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
2. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Geo Loveridge". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2015.

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