Frank Shelford
| Full name | Frank Nuki Ken Shelford | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 May 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Opotiki, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb) | ||
| School | Opotiki College | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Wayne Shelford (nephew)[1] Darrall Shelford (nephew) Exia Shelford (niece)[2] | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker | ||
| New Zealand No. | 826 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1977–86 1989 |
Bay of Plenty Western Australia[3] |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1979–83 1981–85 |
New Zealand Māori New Zealand |
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Frank Nuki Ken Shelford (born 16 May 1955) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Shelford represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1981 to 1985. He played 22 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[4]
Of Whakatōhea descent,[1] Shelford played for New Zealand Māori, captaining the side against Tonga in 1983.[4] He won the Tom French Cup for Māori player of the year in 1981.
Shelford was named the supreme winner at the 1984 Bay of Plenty sports awards.[5]
References
- 1 2 Hallinan, Chris; Judd, Barry, eds. (2013). Native games: indigenour peoples and sports in the post-colonial world. Bingley: Emerald. p. xvi–xx. ISBN 978-1-78190-591-3.
- ↑ "Weekly gatherings help family heal after tragedy". Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 1 October 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ↑ "Perth-Bayswater Rugby Club state representatives". Perth-Bayswater RUFC. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- 1 2 Luxford, Bob. "Frank Shelford". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ↑ "Supreme winner announced". Sport Bay of Plenty. 22 November 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hika Reid |
Tom French Memorial Māori rugby union player of the year 1981 |
Succeeded by Steven Pokere |
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