Derek Earle Thurston

Surname:

Thurston

First names:

Derek Earle

Clubs:

Masterton
Utiku & OB

Provincial teams:

Wairarapa 1959
Regional Trial 1959
Wanganui 1962

Biography:

1959: Flanker - 1 game
1959: Reg Trial: Flanker - 1 game
1962: Flanker - 1 game - 1 try (3 pts)

Sub Total: WB: 1 game: Wan: 1 game (3 pts)
Others: 1 game

Total: 3 games (3 pts)

NOTE: This site shows Men's rugby history data from 1957 to 2025. In the Women's game it goes back to early 2000s. I am working backwards to earlier years as time allows.

Endorsement

Hi Kerry

I’ve been meaning to drop you a line for a while after literally stumbling across your website in a Google search.

Since I was a kid I’ve been a bit of a sports stats geek – over the years I have progressed from A4 exercise books with scribbles and cross-outs, to Word and Excel – much more user friendly and secure. My stats have always been my own hobby and pleasure and never shared with anybody.

Your website is nothing short of phenomenal, I can’t begin to imagine the time and research that has gone into it. As a resource for not only NZ rugby supporters, but statisticians round the world, it is second to none. I have yet to come across a site that offers so many easily searchable players and team stats in one area.

The one thing that struck me in doing my own NPC stats research is the vast number of players whose career is limited to one game (or part game) for a minor union. But there they are on NZ Rugby History, with their details recorded exactly the same as a Carter or a McCaw.

Your website is a priceless asset to the NZ rugby fabric, and I can only hope that you can access some kind of sponsorship or support of some kind from NZ Rugby or other avenues. It needs to be treasured and nurtured as it grows to a complete historic record of our game.

Regards
Paul Thomas

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