Joe O'Leary

Joe O'Leary
BornMichael Joseph O'Leary
(1883-09-29)29 September 1883
Masterton, New Zealand
Died12 December 1963(1963-12-12) (aged 80)
Masterton, New Zealand
Notable relativeHumphrey O'Leary (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, second five-eighth
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1900, 1904–08 Wairarapa
1905 Wellington
1909–13 Auckland
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1910, 1913 New Zealand 4 (16)

Michael Joseph O'Leary (29 September 1883 – 12 December 1963) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a fullback, O'Leary represented Wairarapa, Wellington, and Auckland at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1910 and 1913. He played eight matches for the All Blacks, including four internationals, of which two were as captain against the touring Australian team in 1913.[1]

References

  1. ^ Luxford, Bob. "Joe O'Leary". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 December 2015.