Tane Norton

Tane Norton

MNZM

Norton in 2017
Born	Rangitane Will Norton (1942-03-30)30 March 1942 Waikari, New Zealand
Died	4 August 2023(2023-08-04) (aged 81) Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	87 kg (13 st 10 lb)
School	Methven District High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1961– Mid Canterbury () 1969– Canterbury 82 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1969–1977 New Zealand Māori 1971–1977 New Zealand 27 (0)

Rangitane Will Norton MNZM (30 March 1942 – 4 August 2023), commonly known as Tane Norton, was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented Canterbury in 1969. ^[1] In 1977, he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.

In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby. ^[2]

Of Māori descent, Norton affiliated to Ngāi Tahu through his father. ^[3] In 1973 and 1974, Norton was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori rugby union player of the year. ^[4]

Norton died in Christchurch on 4 August 2023, at the age of 81. ^{[5] [6]}

See also

• 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand

References

1. Preece, Kate (29 May 2012). "Legends of the club". Avenues Magazine. Stuff.co.nz . Retrieved 15 March 2018.
2. "New Zealand New Years Honours 2006". Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 January 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
3. "Ex-All Blacks warriors Tane Norton and Bill Bush honoured with carving". Stuff. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
4. Chapman, Grant (4 August 2023). "Rugby: Former All Blacks captain, NZ Rugby president Tane Norton dies, aged 81". Newshub . Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
5. "Former All Blacks captain Tane Norton dies, aged 81". Stuff . 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
6. "Rangitane Norton obituary". The Press . 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.

External links

• Tane Norton at the All Blacks (archived)

Sporting positions
Preceded by Andy Leslie	All Blacks captain 1977	Succeeded by Graham Mourie
Awards
Preceded by Sid Going	Tom French Memorial Māori rugby union player of the year 1973, 1974	Succeeded by Bill Bush