Rugby legend Ralph Caulton dies aged 87: Tributes pour in for All Blacks hero – who was the 600th player to represent New Zealand – following death
- Ralph Caulton has died at the age of 87
- Caulton played 50 games for the All Blacks
- Praise for the winger has poured in
All Blacks rugby legend Ralph Caulton has died aged 87, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
The winger played 50 games for New Zealand between 1959 and 1964, becoming the 600th player to represent his country.
NZ Rugby confirmed the sad news in a post on the All Blacks’ X page.
“Our thoughts are with the family of All Black #600 Ralph Caulton,” the statement read.
‘Ralph gave so much to the game – after playing 50 games in the black jersey, he went on to coach at his club Pōneke and served as administrator for both Wellington RFU and NZRFU.
“Rest in peace, Ralph.”
Caulton played 16 Tests and 34 matches for New Zealand, scoring eight tries in the Tests.
He was described as a well-balanced and fast runner, whose ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities made him a crucial cog in his team’s attack.
Caulton was also regarded as a talented musician and was one of the better pianists in the post-war All Blacks team.
More to follow.
Ralph Caulton has died at the age of 87, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed
The winger represented his country fifty times from 1959 to 1964
