Murray Eade is a New Zealand former

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footballer who represented

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in the

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and 1975 World Cups.

Playing career

Eade played for Ellerslie in the

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competition and also represented

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. In 1971 Eade was part of the Auckland team that defeated

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15-14 at

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.Coffey, John and Bernie Wood ''Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009'', 2009. . Eade was first selected for the

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in 1971 and was then selected to be part of the 1972 World Cup squad. In 1972 Eade won the

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as player of the year in the Auckland competition. He was made vice captain of Auckland in 1973 and in 1974 was part of their side that defeated

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31-5 in 1975. Eade was selected as part of the 1975 World Cup squad and continued to play for the Kiwis until 1978. In total he played in sixteen test matches for

Coaching career

In 1978 Eade was appointed the

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of Eastern United, a combined senior team from the Howick and

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clubs. The team finished the 1979 season undefeated with only three draws. Eade continued as player coach until he was replaced after a poor 1981 season.History
''Pakuranga Rugby League Football Club''

References

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