Leicester Rutledge

Leicester Malcolm Rutledge is a New Zealand former rugby union player. As a flanker, Rutledge represented Southland [Rugby Football Union|Southland] at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, from 1978 to 1980. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks, including 13 internationals, and captained the side in one match against Combined Services on the 1978 [New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland|1978 tour of Britain and Ireland].
In the 2022 [New Year Honours (New Zealand)|2022 New Year Honours], Rutledge was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby and the community.