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David Edward Kirk (born 5 October 1960) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He is best known for having been the captain of the All Blacks when they won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. Early years Kirk was born in Wellington and grew up in Palmerston North. He was educated at Russell Street School, Wanganui Collegiate School, and the University of Otago, where he graduated with a medical degree MB ChB. Rugby union career Kirk played domestic rugby for Otago and Auckland, and first toured with the All Blacks in 1983. He stood out from his fellow players as "urbane, articulate and thoughtful," and when the planned 1986 All Black tour to South Africa was cancelled David and John Kirwan were the only two players to refuse to join the rebel "Cavaliers" team on moral grounds—he felt that it would give comfort to the apartheid regime. With the rebels banned from playing in the next two All Black test he captained the so-called "Baby Blacks". On the return of the rebels however, his position was uncomfortable and he was lucky to retain his place in the squad. Despite this, when original captain Andy Dalton had to withdraw with an injury, Kirk was made captain—and led New Zealand to victory over France in the 1987 Rugby World Cup Final. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1988 New Year Honours, for services to rugby. All Blacks statistics Tests: 17 (11 as captain) Games: 17 (0 as captain) Total matches: 34 (11 as captain) Test points: 24pts (6t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m) Game points: 44pts (11t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m) Total points: 68pts (17t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m) Post-rugby life Kirk abruptly retired from competitive rugby after the World Cup win, at the age of 26, to take up a Rhodes Scholarship at Worcester College, Oxford with a degree in PPE. After his studies at Oxford, he returned to New Zealand, becoming the coach of the Wellington NPC team in 1993 and 1994 and also a media commentator. A National Party member, he sought the party's nomination for the 1992 Tamaki by-election, losing to Clem Simich. Kirk was also a staffer for Prime Minister Jim Bolger, and worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Later he was employed by Fletcher Challenge, then New Zealand's largest company, and one of its successors, Fletcher Energy. From October 2005 to December 2008 he was chief executive officer of Fairfax Media—publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review in Australia; and The Dominion Post and The Christchurch Press in New Zealand. On occasions he wrote articles for Fairfax - commentating on rugby when journalists were on strike. His most recent involvement with rugby came in late 2009, when he led an independent arbitration panel appointed by SANZAR to settle an impasse between its three member unions (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia) over whether the planned 15th franchise in the Super Rugby competition would be awarded to Australia or South Africa, Ultimately, Melbourne was chosen and began play in 2011. On 24 October 2011, Kirk was inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame alongside all other Rugby World Cup-winning captains and head coaches from the tournament's inception in 1987 through to 2007 (minus the previously inducted John Eales). Current business roles Co-founder and current Managing Partner of Bailador Investment Management Chairman of the Board at The Hoyts Group, a position he has held since July 2009 Chairman of the Board at Trade Me Group. Chairman of Standard Media Index Ltd (investee of Bailador). He is also a director of a number of companies, including: Forsyth Barr Ltd Pacific Fibre Ltd Viocorp International Ltd (investee of Bailador) Kirk was a member of the Lord Howe Island Board, having been appointed by the NSW Minister for the Environment as the representative of business and tourism on the board, a specified position on the board. He was appointed on 27 November 2018 and served until 26 November 2021. References External links David Kirk profile at New Zealand Rugby Museum "Whole new ball game" — Sydney Morning Herald biography published 27 August 2005 David Kirk at AllBlacks.com David Kirk at ESPNscrum David Kirk at the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Discover the David Kirk popular books. Find the top 100 most popular David Kirk books.
Best Seller David Kirk Books of 2024
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The Girls Inside
NJ MackayA gripping, compelling psychological thriller about a cult, a fire, and the dark secrets that four young girls have carried with them but can no longer keep buried...Blue grew up i...
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The Final Minute
Simon KernickSimon Kernick, the UK's answer to Harlan Coben, has written a thriller jampacked withaction, tension and twists and turns. A heartstopping read from page one, this is perfect for f...
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The Witness
Simon KernickThis engrossing and unputdownable fastpaced thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK's answer to Harlan Coben, is perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Stu...
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The Bone Field
Simon KernickFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick the UK's answer to Harlan Coben The Bone Field is a blood pressure raising thriller: fastpaced, full of thrills, spills and unr...
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The Hanged Man
Simon KernickFans of David Baldacci, Stuart MacBride and Peter James will devour this intensely addictive and adrenalinfuelled thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick the U...
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Stone Signs
David KirkIt is the year 3079 C.E. and Dan Kelley, a young history professor, unintentionally discovers prehistoric cave symbols carved into the back of a uniquely crafted paving stone. The ...
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Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist
John T. McIntyreThis time the detective must save his friend Bat Scanlon who is neckdeep with the Chinese underworld! Detective AshtonKirk is a charismatic detective who solves crime for fun and h...
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Her Last Request
Mari Hannah'Terrific' Ian RankinSome victims leave clues to their killers...A Hidden ClueA victim leaves a note for the SIO who will investigate her death. This not what DCI Kate Daniels expe...
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David Paul Kirks v. Alvin T. Waller
Supreme Court of North DakotaDavid P. Kirks, a minor, by his father as next friend, sued Alvin T. Waller for $50,000 damages for injuries received when struck by a truck operated by defendant. The jury returne...
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Severed
Simon KernickAn unputdownable, edgeofyourseat thriller full of twists and turns from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick the UK's answer to Harlan Coben. Guaranteed to keep you gripp...
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Acting For Film
Mel ChurcherThe author uses her wide experience as an acting and voice coach an major movies to offer insights into the film acting process. She provides tasks, techniques and tips that are de...
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Ashton-Kirk, Special Detective
John T. McIntyreDetective AshtonKirk is a charismatic detective who solves crime for fun and has partners in Pendleton and Fulton. Just like his famous predecessor Sherlock Holmes, AshtonKirk is a...
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The Hiraeth Dialogues
David KirkIn the late 1960's, a young man returns to his childhood home and is confronted with something odd. He begins to suspect his earlier recollections and feelings are either idealized...
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50 Years on the Street
William RoacheIn 50 Years on the Street: My Life with Ken Barlow, William Roache reflects on half a century of treasured memories accumulated during his time working on the longrunning soap. He ...
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Faith in the Spotlight
Megan AlexanderMegan Alexander is a national correspondent for Inside Edition and a special correspondent for Thursday Night Football on CBS. In Faith in the Spotlight she shares her practical ad...
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Star Trek - Vanguard 8
David MackDas explosive Finale der Saga. "Ich war bis zum Ende da, Kumpel. Bis zum bitteren, blutigen Ende." Vanguard befindet sich im Belagerungszustand. Umgeben von Feinden. Admi...
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Die Alone
Simon KernickHold on tight Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick the UK's answer to Harlan Coben has done it again. This is a noholdsbarred, pulsepounding thriller which will have yo...