George Loveridge

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]

George Loveridge

Date of birth	(1890-10-15)15 October 1890
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 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1912–15 Taranaki 16 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1913–14 New Zealand 0 (0)

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

1. "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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