Shayne Philpott

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.^[1]

Shayne Philpott

Date of birth	(1965-09-21)21 September 1965
Place of birth	Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of death	25 June 2024(2024-06-25) (aged 58)
Place of death	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	80 kg (180 lb)
School	Burnside 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 1991 UK/France/Ireland Team

Philpott attended Burnside High School in Christchurch from 1979 to 1983.^[2]

Philpott died in Christchurch on 25 June 2024, at the age of 58.^[3]

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.

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