Maurice Cockerill

Maurice Stanley Cockerill was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Cockerill represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1951. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals, but a serious knee injury suffered while playing for Taranaki in a game against Waikato later in 1951 ended his rugby career.
Cockerill was educated at Hawera Technical College, where he was a member of the 1st XV between 1943 and 1946. He was also Taranaki [cricket team|Taranaki] cricket representative.
Cockerill died in Hastings on 5 August 2024, at the age of 95.