Wayne Shelford
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wayne Shelford |
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 13, 1957(1957-12-13) |
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | Rotorua |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Birth City | Bay of Plenty |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Wayne Shelford Biography
| Name | Wayne Shelford |
| Birthday | Dec 13 |
| Birth Year | 1957 |
| Place Of Birth | Rotorua |
| Home Town | Bay of Plenty |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Siblings | Darrall Shelford |
Wayne Shelford is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on December 13, 1957 in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Former player and coach of the rugby union who was captain of the All Blacks of New Zealand. He was a member of the National teams New Zealand Navy as well as New Zealand Maori as well.
The two, he and He and Sonny Bill Williams were both rugby union footballers. were both rugby union footballers.
Shelford’s iwi is Ngāpuhi. Shelford and his wife Joanne have two children, Lia (born 1981) and Eruera (born 1985), and also adopted his god-son Mitchell Haapu (born 1987).
After playing for Western Heights High School First XV, Shelford was selected for the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools and Auckland age grade sides, and made his Auckland provincial debut in 1982. In 1985, when the North Harbour Rugby Union was created, he moved with it as his club side was a member. This was the same year he was first selected for the All Blacks, for the later abandoned South Africa tour.
He was married to Joanne and they had two children called Lia Eruera and Lia Eruera. He also had an adopted godson who was named Mitchell Haapu.
Wayne Shelford Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Wayne Shelford is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wayne Shelford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The player made his provincial debut at Auckland in 1982, after having played in Auckland’s amateur side North Shore.
He was a coach at North Harbour from 1997 to 2002, and Saracens from 2002 until 2003.
Wayne Thomas “Buck” Shelford MBE (born 13 December 1957) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained New Zealand (the All Blacks) in the late 1980s. He is also credited with revitalising the performance of the All Blacks’ traditional “Ka Mate” haka.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Weight | 107 kg |
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Who is Wayne Shelford Dating?
According to our records, Wayne Shelford is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Wayne Shelford’s is not dating anyone.
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In the 1991 New Year Honours, Shelford was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby.
Facts & Trivia
Wayne Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Wayne Shelford celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.
On 23 June 2007, Shelford revealed that he was receiving treatment for the form of cancer known as lymphoma. He told Newstalk ZB’s Murray Deaker that he wanted his privacy respected as he focused on his recovery and said he would not be making any further personal statements. He recovered fully from the cancer.
What happened to Wayne Shelford?
Roughly 20 minutes into the match, he was caught at the bottom of a rather aggressive ruck, and an errant French boot found its way into Shelford’s groin, somehow ripping his scrotum and leaving one testicle hanging free. He also lost four teeth in the process.
Why did Buck Shelford get dropped?
Shelford was axed from the All Blacks captaincy in 1990 despite being undefeated in 14 tests. The decision by coach Alex `Grizz’ Wyllie inspired the famed Bring Back Buck campaign. Initially Wyllie said he dropped Shelford because he was injured and replaced him with Whetton. He later questioned the No 8’s form.
Why is Buck Shelford called Buck?
At the bottom of the pile of invoices sent to his Auckland home, one of New Zealand’s toughest rugby players discovered the secret his wife had been keeping. From today, the former All Black captain known as Buck, upgrades to Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford. And this time it is official.
What is Buck Shelford real name?
Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford led the All Blacks in 14 of his 22 tests played between 1985 and 1990.
Who is the toughest All Black?
Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford’s toughness is the stuff of legend for any New Zealand rugby fan in the 1980s, and now a whole new audience is being introduced to one of his most mythical moments.