Donald Stanfield Max (7 March 1906 – 4 March 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and loose forward, Max represented Nelson at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1931 to 1934. He played eight matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. After his retirement as a player, Max was active as an administrator, serving as president of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union in 1949.[1]

Don Max
Birth nameDonald Stanfield Max
Date of birth(1906-03-07)7 March 1906
Place of birthNelson, New Zealand
Date of death4 March 1972(1972-03-04) (aged 65)
Place of deathBrightwater, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb)
SchoolNelson College
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock and loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1924–35 Nelson 45 ()
1930 Nelson–Marlborough– 1 ()
Motueka-Golden Bay ()
1931 Seddon Shield Unions 1 ()
1931–33 South Island 3 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1931–34 New Zealand 3 (3)

In 2009, Max was inducted into the Nelson Legends of Sport gallery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Don Max". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  2. ^ Martin, Wayne (6 June 2009). "All Black honoured". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 15 July 2013.