Morrie McHugh


Maurice James McHugh, commonly known as Morrie McHugh, was a New Zealand rugby union player who played for the All Blacks in 1946 and 1949; he was the 458th All Black.

Early life

He was educated at Sacred Heart College, Auckland, and later played for the Auckland Marist club. He was the national amateur heavyweight boxing champion in 1938.

All Blacks

He was a forward for the All Blacks 15 times, including two tests against Australia and one against South Africa.
When he died aged 93 in Auckland in 2010, he was the oldest living All Black.