Roy Christian
- November 19, 2024
- 81 years
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Roy Christian, 81, New Zealand rugby league player (Auckland, national team) and church minister.
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|Fletcher Roy Christian, MBE (10 October 1943 – 19 November 2024) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. A centre, he captained New Zealand in the sport. Christian also captained the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.
Early life and family
Christian was born in Auckland on 10 October 1943 to Norfolk Island parents, Leaonard Beaumont and Anna Matilda Christian. He was a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian, a figure in the 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty. He was educated at Otahuhu College and the University of Auckland.
In 1966, Christian married Robyn Cheryl Plant, and the couple went on to have two children.
Rugby league
During the 1965 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand Christian played on the wing in both Test matches against Australia. While playing for Otahuhu in 1966, Christian was awarded the Lipscombe Cup for Premier One sportsman of the year. However, injury caused him to miss the 1968 World Cup.
During the 1969 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand Christian played on the wing in the 2nd Test victory against Australia. He was then part of the Auckland side that defeated the tourists. He was appointed captain of the New Zealand national side in 1970 and played in that year's World Cup.
During the 1971 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand Christian captained New Zealand from centre in the Test match victory against Australia at Carlaw Park. Also in 1971, his Kiwis side became the first New Zealand touring team to win a test series in Britain. The 1972 World Cup was the last time Christian represented New Zealand. He retired with little fanfare as no test matches were scheduled for 1973. He had played in 74 matches for the Kiwis, including 32 tests. After retirement Christian served as the Otahuhu Leopards chairman.
In the 1972 Queen's Birthday Honours, Christian was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to rugby league football. In 2007, he was inducted as one of the New Zealand Rugby League's "Legends of League".
Presbyterian minister
Christian studied at the Presbyterian School of Ministry at Knox College in Dunedin, and became a minister of the Presbyterian Church in 1984.
Death
Christian died on 19 November 2024, at the age of 81.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 7 questions
Questions drawn from Roy Christian's archived record and the sources above.
1.In which year did Roy Christian die?
- A.2015
- B.2024correct
- C.2017
- D.2011
Roy Christian died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "- C at NZRL.co.nz Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1943. Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: place of birth Auckland on
2.How old was Roy Christian when they died?
- A.81correct
- B.76
- C.86
- D.88
Roy Christian was 81 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "ber 2024, at the age of 81. == References == == External links == Past Kiwis Caps - C at NZRL.co.nz Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth
3.In which year was Roy Christian born?
- A.1931
- B.1937
- C.1943correct
- D.1934
Roy Christian was born in 1943.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "ath == Christian died on 19 November 2024, at the age of 81. == References == == External links == Past Kiwis Caps - C at NZRL.co.nz Archive record: year of death 20
4.In which month did Roy Christian die?
- A.Novembercorrect
- B.December
- C.February
- D.January
Roy Christian died in November.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "wis Caps - C at NZRL.co.nz Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1943. Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: place of b
5.On which day of the month did Roy Christian die?
- A.18
- B.21
- C.20
- D.19correct
Roy Christian died on day 19 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "Kiwis Caps - C at NZRL.co.nz Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1943. Archive record: age at death 81. Archive record: place of
6.Where was Roy Christian born?
- A.Auckland oncorrect
- B.Kraków
- C.Turin
- D.Marseille
Roy Christian was born in Auckland on.
Source: Biography: place of birth: "References == == External links == Past Kiwis Caps - C at NZRL.co.nz Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1943. Archive record: age a
7.Where did Roy Christian study?
- A.University of Oxford
- B.University of Cambridge
- C.Otahuhu College and the University of Aucklandcorrect
- D.Harvard University
Roy Christian is recorded as having studied at Otahuhu College and the University of Auckland.
Source: wikipedia-text article text: where they studied · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Christian · retrieved 2026-11-13
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