Sid Going
Sid Going, New Zealand rugby union footballer (born 1943)
In context
- When
- Friday, May 17 20242 years ago
- Category
- DeathA notable person who died on this day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
- Recorded from
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- Person
- Sid Going
At a glance
Born 1943-08-19; died 2024-05-17.
Known as: priest and rugby union player. Citizenship: New Zealand.
Listed as: human.
Who they were
Sidney Milton Going was a New Zealand rugby union footballer. Dubbed Super Sid by his fans, he played 86 matches, including 29 tests, for the All Blacks between 1967 and 1977. He represented North Auckland domestically.
Early life
Educated at: Church College of New Zealand and Northland College.
Early life and family Born in Kawakawa on 19 August 1943, Going was educated at Maromaku Primary School, Northland College and Church College of New Zealand . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In 1962, at the age of 19, he was a missionary in Canada for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). [ 3 ] Going and his wife, Colleen, had five children, including sons, Jared , who represented New Zealand in Sevens rugby, and Milton, who played Super Rugby for the Crusaders .
Path and career
Awards / honours: Member of the Order of the British Empire.
Career Many rate him as New Zealand's greatest running halfback , his flair and unpredictability bagging him 10 tries in test matches, and 23 in All Black games. A key member of the 1972–1973 All Blacks touring side to Great Britain and Ireland, Going's combination with flanker and captain Ian Kirkpatrick was pivotal. The side won tests against Wales , England , and Scotland before being narrowly denied an unprecedented Grand Slam by their 10–10 draw with Ireland . [ 1 ]
Death Going died at his home in Maromaku on 17 May 2024, at the age of 80. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] ^ "All Blacks great Sid Going dies, aged 80" . Newshub . 18 May 2024. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024 . Retrieved 18 May 2024 . ^ Curtis, Sarah (19 May 2024). "Northland mourns the loss of rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going" . Northern Advocate . Retrieved 21 May 2024 .
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