David Kirk

David Kirk
BornDavid Edward Kirk
(1960-10-05) 5 October 1960
Wellington, New Zealand
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
SchoolWanganui Collegiate School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Worcester College, Oxford
OccupationChief Executive Officer/Director of Rugby
Rugby union career
Position Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982–84 Otago 27 (24)
1985–87 Auckland 40 (48)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983–87 New Zealand 17 (24)
1983-85 NZ Universities 9 (4)

David Edward Kirk MBE (born 5 October 1960) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He is best known for having been the captain of the All Blacks when they won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987.