Ian Irvine (rugby union)

Ian Irvine
BornIan Bruce Irvine
(1929-03-06)6 March 1929
Carterton, New Zealand
Died5 November 2013(2013-11-05) (aged 84)
Whangārei, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SchoolWhangarei Boys' High School
Notable relativeWilliam Irvine (father)
OccupationFarmer
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949–1953 North Auckland 31
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1952 New Zealand 1 (0)

Ian Bruce Irvine MNZM (6 March 1929 – 5 November 2013) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Irvine represented North Auckland at a provincial level. He played a single match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, a test against Australia in 1952.

In the 2000 New Year Honours, Irvine was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the disabled.