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{{short description|New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach}}
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'''Sir Frederick Richard Allen''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL|KNZM|OBE}} (9 February 1920&nbsp;– 28 April 2012) was a captain and coach of the [[All Blacks]], New Zealand's national [[rugby union]] team. The All Blacks won all 14 of the test matches they played under his coaching.
'''Fred Allen''' (born [[February 9]], [[1920]] in [[Oamaru]], [[New Zealand]]) was a [[rugby union]] coach, and former [[All Blacks|New Zealand]] rugby union player. Allen was educated in [[Christchurch]], and played with the Linwood Club. After captaining the Canterbury Colts in 1938, he was selected for [[Canterbury Rugby Football Union|Canterbury]] in 1939. During World War II Allen served as a lieutenant in the 27th and 30th Battalions. He played for service teams including the 2nd NZEF "Kiwis" Army team that toured Britain following the war. When he returned to New Zealand he settled in Auckland, and was selected for the All Blacks in 1946. He continued to play for the All Blacks, and in 1949 was selected as captain for the 1949 tour to [[South Africa]]. Although each [[Test match|Test]] was very close, the All Blacks lost the series 4-0. Allen retired from playing after the series. He went on to coach, and was a selector-coach for Auckland during their [[Ranfurly Shield]] era of the late 1950s. He was eventually an All Blacks selector before becoming All Blacks coach in 1966. The All Blacks reign under Allen was the All Blacks most successful; they won all 14 of their Tests with him as coach. The [[New Zealand Rugby Football Union]] awarded Allen the Steinlager Salver in 2002, and in 2005 Allen was inducted into the [[International Rugby Hall of Fame]].


==Personal life==
==All Black's statistics==
Allen was born in [[Oamaru]], New Zealand. He was educated in [[Christchurch]] (though he did not attend secondary school), and played for the Linwood club. After captaining the Canterbury Colts in 1938, he was selected for [[Canterbury Rugby Football Union|Canterbury]] in 1939. During World War II Allen served as a lieutenant in the 27th and 30th Battalions in the Pacific and Italy. He played for service teams including the 2nd NZEF "Kiwis" Army team that toured Britain following the war.

==Career==
When he returned to New Zealand he settled in Auckland as a women's clothing manufacturer. He played for Auckland Grammar Old Boys 1946–48, and was selected for the All Blacks in 1946. In 1949 he was selected as captain of the All Blacks for the 1949 tour to South Africa. Although each [[Test match (rugby union)|test match]] was very close, the All Blacks lost the series 4–0. Allen retired from playing after the series.

Allen went on to coach, and was a selector-coach for Auckland during their [[Ranfurly Shield]] era of the late 1950s. He became an All Blacks selector, before becoming All Blacks coach in 1966. A fierce but very effective coach, Allen picked up the nickname of "The Needle". The All Blacks' reign under Allen was the team's most successful; they won all 14 of their tests with him as coach.<ref>This record of 14 wins in 14 tests was later equalled in [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] by [[Kitch Christie]].</ref> The [[New Zealand Rugby Union|New Zealand Rugby Football Union]] awarded Allen the Steinlager Salver in 2002, and in 2005 Allen was inducted into the [[International Rugby Hall of Fame]].

==Honours==
In the [[1991 New Year Honours (New Zealand)|1991 New Year Honours]], Allen was appointed an [[Order of the British Empire|Officer of the Order of the British Empire]] (OBE) for services to rugby.<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=52383 |date=31 December 1990 |page=30 |supp=2}}</ref> In the [[2010 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)|2010 Queen's Birthday Honours]], he was appointed a [[New Zealand Order of Merit|Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit]] (KNZM), also for services to rugby.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-2010 |title=Queen's Birthday honours list 2010 |date=7 June 2010 |publisher=Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |accessdate=10 October 2018}}</ref>

Following the death of [[Morrie McHugh]] on 25 September 2010, Allen had been the oldest living All Black.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10676656|title=Oldest All Black McHugh dies|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=28 September 2010}}</ref>

==Death==
Allen developed [[leukaemia]] and died on 28 April 2012. He had moved into full-time care on the [[Whangaparaoa Peninsula]], north of Auckland.<ref name=radionz>{{cite web|title=Death of Fred the 'Needle' |date=28 April 2012 |url=https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/104456/death-of-fred-the-'needle' |publisher=Radio New Zealand |accessdate=28 April 2012}}</ref>

==All Blacks statistics==
Tests: 6 (6 as Captain)<br>
Tests: 6 (6 as Captain)<br>
Games: 15 (15 as Captain)<br>
Games: 15 (15 as Captain)<br>
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Game Points: 21pts (7t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)<br>
Game Points: 21pts (7t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)<br>
Total Points: 21pts (7t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)
Total Points: 21pts (7t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)

==Notes and references==
''Fred the Needle: the untold story of Sir Fred Allen'' the authorised biography by Alan Sayers and Les Watkins (2011. Auckland, Hodder Moa)
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{All Blacks|id=7|name=Fred Allen}}
*{{All Blacks}}
*{{ESPNscrum}}
*[http://www.rugbymuseum.co.nz/ABProfilee.asp?level1=Database&Level2=ABC&IDID=7 rugbymuseum.co.nz profile]
*{{New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame}}
*[http://www.rugbyhalloffame.com/pages/allen2005.htm International Rugby Hall of Fame profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517002049/http://www.rugbymuseum.co.nz/ABProfilee.asp?level1=Database&Level2=ABC&IDID=7 rugbymuseum.co.nz profile]
*[https://www.rugbyhalloffame.com/pages/allen2005.htm International Rugby Hall of Fame profile]
*[https://www.newzealand.com/travel/media/press-releases/2010/2/rugby_fred-allen-all-black-great_press-release.cfm "Auckland honours NZ All Black great"], newzealand.com, 9 February 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
*[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/6823098/All-Black-legend-Sir-Fred-Allen-dies-aged-92 Death of Fred Allen (Stuff NZ)]
*[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/6823230/Sir-Fred-Allen-1920-2012 Sir Fred Allen photo (Stuff NZ)]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/6823230/Sir-Fred-Allen-1920-2012 Fred Allen's funeral; video (Stuff NZ)]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/6824616/A-trip-down-memory-lane-with-Sir-Fred Fred Allen visits Ypres (Stuff NZ)]
*[https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/3777657/Fred-Allen-knighted Fred Allen knighted (Stuff NZ)]
*[https://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/opinion/blogs/sporting-edge/6871289/When-a-Picton-boy-stole-the-show-from-Fred-Allen A Picton boy who played with Fred Allen in 1942 (Stuff NZ)]
*[https://www.nzfashionmuseum.org.nz/fred-r-allen/]

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Latest revision as of 02:14, 6 July 2024

Sir Fred Allen
KNZM OBE
Allen in 1946
Birth nameFrederick Richard Allen
Date of birth(1920-02-09)9 February 1920
Place of birthOamaru, New Zealand
Date of death28 April 2012(2012-04-28) (aged 92)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
SchoolPhillipstown School
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1938–41 Linwood ()
1946–49 Grammar ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1939–41 Canterbury ()
1946–49 Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1946–49 New Zealand 6 (0)
Coaching career
Years Team
1957–63 Auckland
1966–68 New Zealand

Sir Frederick Richard Allen KNZM OBE (9 February 1920 – 28 April 2012) was a captain and coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand's national rugby union team. The All Blacks won all 14 of the test matches they played under his coaching.

Personal life

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Allen was born in Oamaru, New Zealand. He was educated in Christchurch (though he did not attend secondary school), and played for the Linwood club. After captaining the Canterbury Colts in 1938, he was selected for Canterbury in 1939. During World War II Allen served as a lieutenant in the 27th and 30th Battalions in the Pacific and Italy. He played for service teams including the 2nd NZEF "Kiwis" Army team that toured Britain following the war.

Career

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When he returned to New Zealand he settled in Auckland as a women's clothing manufacturer. He played for Auckland Grammar Old Boys 1946–48, and was selected for the All Blacks in 1946. In 1949 he was selected as captain of the All Blacks for the 1949 tour to South Africa. Although each test match was very close, the All Blacks lost the series 4–0. Allen retired from playing after the series.

Allen went on to coach, and was a selector-coach for Auckland during their Ranfurly Shield era of the late 1950s. He became an All Blacks selector, before becoming All Blacks coach in 1966. A fierce but very effective coach, Allen picked up the nickname of "The Needle". The All Blacks' reign under Allen was the team's most successful; they won all 14 of their tests with him as coach.[1] The New Zealand Rugby Football Union awarded Allen the Steinlager Salver in 2002, and in 2005 Allen was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame.

Honours

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In the 1991 New Year Honours, Allen was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to rugby.[2] In the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM), also for services to rugby.[3]

Following the death of Morrie McHugh on 25 September 2010, Allen had been the oldest living All Black.[4]

Death

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Allen developed leukaemia and died on 28 April 2012. He had moved into full-time care on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, north of Auckland.[5]

All Blacks statistics

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Tests: 6 (6 as Captain)
Games: 15 (15 as Captain)
Total Matches: 21 (21 as Captain)
Test Points: 0pts
Game Points: 21pts (7t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)
Total Points: 21pts (7t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)

Notes and references

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Fred the Needle: the untold story of Sir Fred Allen the authorised biography by Alan Sayers and Les Watkins (2011. Auckland, Hodder Moa)

  1. ^ This record of 14 wins in 14 tests was later equalled in South Africa by Kitch Christie.
  2. ^ "No. 52383". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 31 December 1990. p. 30.
  3. ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2010". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Oldest All Black McHugh dies". The New Zealand Herald. 28 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Death of Fred the 'Needle'". Radio New Zealand. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by All Blacks coach
1966–1968 		Succeeded by
Records
Preceded by Oldest living All Black
25 September 2010 – 28 April 2012 		Succeeded by
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