Peter Thorburn

New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach

Peter Robert Tyler Thorburn MNZM (19 March 1939 – 26 January 2021) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. He was born in Auckland. He played as a flanker. He played for Auckland until 1985. He coached North Harbour in New Zealand from 1985 to 1991. He later coached Bristol (2001–03) and later the United States national team (2006–07).

Thorburn in 2013

Thorburn in Takapuna on 26 January 2021. He was 81.[1]

References

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  1. "Former All Blacks selector and North Harbour coach Peter Thorburn passes away". The New Zealand Herald. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.