Gordon Campbell biography

Auckland hooker Gordon Campbell played two Tests for New Zealand against the 1932 English tourists.The diminutive 'Stump' Campbell - who reportedly played at 68kg and 165cm - initially played for Richmond Rovers and debuted for Auckland after joining Marist in 1928.A North Island rep in 1931, Campbell also featured in Marist' Fox Memorial success that year.In 1932, his appearance for Auckland against England - in which he kicked a field goal in a 19-14 loss at Carlaw Park - was the first of four appearances against the visitors.Campbell was subsequently chosen to replace Neville St George as New Zealand's hooker for the second Test a week later and earned parity for the home side in the scrums up against England John Lowe, but he could not prevent a series-sealing 24-9 loss.Playing three games in seven days, Campbell turned out in New Zealand Presidents XIII's heavy midweek loss to England and the spirited 20-18 defeat in the third Test.Campbell later coached Ponsonby and was a founding chairman of the New Zealand Rugby League Old Boys' Association, while he played his last 'friendly' match at the ripe old age of 57.