Vale – Rex Cunningham

Former New Zealand International halfback Rex Cunningham (kiwi no. 291), who was the oldest surviving Kiwi, passed away on Monday 30 November aged 91.

Rex, who played for city and represented Auckland, played four tests between 1946-48 scoring one try. Rex first represented New Zealand in 1946 against the touring Great Britain team. He then went on to tour Great Britain and France in 1947-48 where he played the first six games in 15 days before being injured.

The Men of League expresses their sincere condolence to the Cunningham family.