Ronald Hugh Horsley (4 July 1932 – 20 December 2007) was a New Zealand

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, Horsley represented and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, between 1960 and 1964. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. After retiring as a player, Horsley went on to serve as a selector for the

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(1966), Golden Bay-Motueka (1967–68) and Nelson Bays (1969–70) unions. A

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, Horsley served as a district governor (district 9930) from 1998 to 1999.

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1932 births 2007 deaths Rugby union players from Wellington City People educated at Rongotai College New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players Wellington rugby union players Manawatu rugby union players Rugby union locks New Zealand referees and umpires {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1930s-stub