Allan Archibald Parkhill (22 April 1912 – 26 August 1986) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A number eight, Parkhill represented Otago and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1837 and 1938. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals, scoring three tries in all.[2]

Allan Parkhill
Birth nameAllan Archibald Parkhill
Date of birth(1912-04-22)22 April 1912
Place of birthPalmerston, New Zealand
Date of death26 August 1986(1986-08-26) (aged 74)
Place of deathDunedin, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (200 lb)
SchoolPalmerston District High School
Occupation(s)Butcher[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934–41 Otago ()
1943 Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1937–38 New Zealand 6 (3)

Parkhill died in Dunedin on 26 August 1986,[2] and his ashes were buried at Andersons Bay Cemetery.[3]

References

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  1. ^ St. Kilda electoral district main roll of persons entitled to vote for Members of Parliament of New Zealand. 1972. p. 177.
  2. ^ a b Luxford, Bob. "Allan Parkhill". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Cemetery details". Dunedin City Council. Retrieved 28 September 2021.