Ivor Stirling
The basics
Quick facts
Gender:
Male
The details
Biography
Introduction
Ivor Gerald Stirling is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country.
Playing career
Stirling represented Auckland and was named in the New Zealand Kiwis.
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.