Mark Clayton Finlay (born 10 May 1963) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He was educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School, where he was a member of the 1st XV between 1979 and 1981.[2] A fullback, Finlay represented Manawatu and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1984. He played two matches for the All Blacks where he scored a total of 18 points (2 tries, 5 conversions), but made no test appearances.[2][3]

Mark Finlay
Birth nameMark Clayton Finlay
Date of birth (1963-05-10) 10 May 1963 (age 61)
Place of birthPalmerston North, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School
Occupation(s)Early childhood education centre owner[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Viadana ()
Sanix ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981–86 Manawatu 71 (511)
1988 North Harbour 13 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984 New Zealand 0 (0)

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Nick (11 May 2012). "Childcare a paying proposition". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Palenski, Ron (1987). The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland, New Zealand: Moa Publications. p. 61. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.
  3. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Mark Finlay". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 24 July 2014.