Hallard White facts for kids

Hallard Leo "Snow" White (born 27 March 1929 – died 14 July 2016) was a famous New Zealand rugby union player. He was known for his strong play and dedication to the sport. "Snow" White played many games for his teams and later helped coach and lead rugby organizations.

Who Was Snow White?

Hallard Leo White was born in New Zealand. He earned the nickname "Snow." He became a well-known rugby player. Rugby union is a team sport played with an oval-shaped ball. Players try to score points by carrying or kicking the ball.

Playing for Auckland

Snow White played for the Rut Auckland rugby team. He played a huge number of games for them. From 1950 to 1963, he played 195 games. This was a record for the team. It shows how important he was to Auckland rugby.

Playing for the All Blacks

Snow White was also chosen to play for the All Blacks. This is New Zealand's national rugby team. Being an All Black is a very big honor. He played for the All Blacks from 1953 to 1955. During this time, he played in 16 matches. Four of these were "internationals," meaning they were against teams from other countries.

After His Playing Career

After he stopped playing rugby, Snow White continued to be involved in the sport. He took on important roles.

Coaching and Leadership

Snow White became an assistant coach for the Auckland team. This meant he helped train players. He also took on leadership roles. He was president of the Auckland Rugby Football Union in 1989. Then, in 1990, he became president of the New Zealand Rugby Union. These roles showed his strong commitment to rugby. He helped guide the sport in New Zealand.

Later Life

Snow White passed away on 14 July 2016. He was 87 years old. He is remembered as a great rugby player and leader.