Charles John Monro

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Charles John Monro (sometimes, erroneously, Munro) is credited with bringing Rugby union to New Zealand. Charles was the son of New Zealand politician David Monro.[1]

Monro became familiar with the sport at either Sherborne School[2] or Christ's College Finchley.[3]

He introduced the game to the Nelson Football club in 1870. The first game was played between Nelson College and "The Town" on 14 May 1870.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wright-St Clair, Rex (2006-06-07). Monro, David 1813 - 1877. Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
  2. ^ a b Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications
  3. ^ New Zealand Rugby. activenewzealand.com. Retrieved on 6 June 2006.
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