Ivor Stirling


Ivor Gerald Stirling was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand.

Playing career

Stirling represented Auckland and was named in the New Zealand national rugby league team.
Stirling was part of the 1939 New Zealand tour that was cancelled due to World War II.
During the War, Sirling joined the New Zealand Army and played rugby union during the 1940 season.
After World War Two, Sirling represented the North Shore Albions in the Auckland Rugby League competition.

Personal life

Stirling's son, Ken, also represented New Zealand in rugby league while his daughter, Glenda, represented New Zealand in swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics.