Ken English

Career

A New Zealand Police officer, English switched codes from rugby union in the later 1940s, joining the Saint George club in the Wellington Rugby League. In 1949 he was part of the Southern Provinces team that held the touring Australian side to 17–15. International honours English later served on the Wellington Rugby League board and was involved in acquiring Rugby League Park for Wellington.

He was awarded life membership of both the Wellington Rugby League and the New Zealand Rugby League.

English died in Masterton on 24 February 2016.

Achievements

• After a brilliant trial, English made his New Zealand Kiwis debut against the 1951 touring French side. With team mate Johnny Dodd, English was selected on the 1951-1952 tour of Great Britain and France. He played in 14 games on the tour, scoring three tries, but never played another test match.