Rex Cunningham

Rex Cunningham (11 January 1924 – 19 November 2015) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.

Rex Cunningham

Personal information
Born	11 January 1924 New Zealand
Died	19 November 2015 (aged 91) Taupaki, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Playing information
Position	Halfback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P City Rovers (Auckland) Mount Albert Lions Total 0 0 0 0 0 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P Auckland 1946–48 New Zealand 4 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Playing career

A halfback, Cunningham played for City and the Mount Albert Lions and represented Auckland.[2] He was first selected for New Zealand to play against the touring Great Britain side in 1946, becoming Kiwi number 291.

He then toured Great Britain with New Zealand in 1947–48. During the tour, he scored a test try in the 7–25 loss to France at Bordeaux.

He played 21 games for New Zealand, including four tests, between 1946 and 1948.[3]

Later years

Cunningham died on 19 November 2015, aged 91.[3][4]

References

1. "Rex Cunningham". rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
2. Coffey, John; Wood, Bernie (2009). Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909–2009. Auckland: Huia. p. 137. ISBN 978-1-86969-366-4.
3. "Sadness at passing of league notables". New Zealand Rugby League. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
4. "Rex Cunningham death notice". New Zealand Herald. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.