Richard Fogarty

Richard Fogarty MM (12 December 1891 – 9 September 1980) was a New Zealand rugby union player.

He was a member of the All Blacks in 1914, playing in the loose forward and hooker positions.

[2] Born in the Central Otago gold-mining settlement of Matakanui, Fogarty was educated at Christian Brothers School in Dunedin, where he played rugby union.

[3] During World War I, Fogarty served with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, rising to the rank of sergeant.

[3][4] Following the death of Frank Mitchinson in 1978, Fogarty was the oldest living All Black.