Wayne Shelford
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach · New Zealand · On the map · Athletes · Born 1957 · age 68
Sir Wayne Thomas Shelford is a New Zealand former rugby union player and coach who represented and captained New Zealand in the late 1980s. Nicknamed "Buck", he played as a number eight for Auckland, North Harbour, Northampton and Rugby Roma.
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Close ties
Grant Fox Teammate at Auckland RFU, 1982-1984
John Kirwan Teammate at New Zealand national team, 1985-1990
Kieran Crowley Teammate at New Zealand national team, 1985-1990
Matt Dawson Teammate at Northampton Saints, 1991-1993- Murray Pierce Teammate at New Zealand national team, 1985-1990
- Wayne Pivac Teammate at North Harbour Rugby Union, 1985-1987
Career 5
ClubYears
Rugby Roma1993-1995
Northampton Saints1990-1993
New Zealand1985-1990
North Harbour Rugby Union1985-1991
Auckland RFU1981-1984
Media & music
Photos 4
Bring Back Buck sign at Fill The Basin charity cricket event
Shelford's investiture as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the governor-general, Dame Cindy Kiro, at Government House, Auckland, on 28 May 2022
Shelford lays a wreath during the dawn service at the Auckland Cenotaph, Anzac Day, 2025Awards
About this person
Country
New Zealand
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 68
