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Edward Hasell

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Edward Hasell
Full nameEdward William Hasell
Born(1889-04-26)26 April 1889
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died7 April 1966(1966-04-07) (aged 76)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1913 New Zealand 2 (3)

Edward William "Nuts" Hasell (26 April 1889 — 7 April 1966) was a New Zealand rugby union international.

Born in Christchurch, Hasell was a Merivale and Canterbury player, capped twice by the All Blacks against the touring 1913 Australians. He played as a forward but was a noted goal-kicker, specialising in the now obsolete goal from mark.[1]

Hasell served with the NZ Field Artillery in World War I and toured with the New Zealand Army team.[2] He was known as "Nuts" in rugby circles.[3]

In 1920, Hasell toured New South Wales with the All Blacks and featured in five matches. Two of his appearances, against the Waratahs, were uncapped, but are considered Test matches by Australia.[1]

Hasell was a member of the Canterbury side which were the only provincial side to beat the visiting Springboks in 1921.[4]

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Nut Hasell #197". stats.allblacks.com.
  2. ""No Fear" Was "Nuts" Hasell's Answer". The Star. 8 May 1926. p. 11.
  3. "'Grumpy' was a great All Black rugby coach". The Press. 9 November 1994. p. 50. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  4. "Mr E. W. Hasell". The Press. 9 April 1966. p. 16.
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