Vaughan Going


Vaughan Steven Going is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.

Biography

Born in Whangārei, Going is a nephew of former All Blacks halfback Sid Going.

Rugby career

Going featured most often as a fullback but could play all backline positions. He was a NZ Colt and played provincial rugby for Waikato from 1991 to 1993, then relocated to Hong Kong, where he turned out for Valley RFC. Between 1994 and 1998, Going competed on the Hong Kong national team and gained 21 caps, before leaving to join the ranks of professional rugby. He spent the next decade with Harlequins, London Welsh, Sale Sharks, AS Béziers, Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints. At the time of his retirement in 2007, Going was the oldest player in the English Premiership.