Morrie Goddard


Maurice Patrick "Morrie" Goddard was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Goddard represented Ashburton County and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1946 to 1949. He played 20 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals, scoring nine tries in all.
During World War II, Goddard served in both the army and air force, and made appearances in rugby matches for New Zealand Services, England Services, Combined Dominions and the Royal Air Force.
Goddard died in Christchurch on 19 June 1974, and was buried at Timaru Cemetery.