Age, Biography and Wiki
John Ackland (Richard John Ackland) was born on 2 August, 1958 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a NZ international rugby league player, coach & cricketer. Discover John Ackland's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard John Ackland |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
2 August, 1958 |
| Birthday |
2 August |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous player with the age 65 years old group.
John Ackland Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, John Ackland height is 180 cm and Weight 89 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
180 cm |
| Weight |
89 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
John Ackland Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Ackland worth at the age of 65 years old? John Ackland’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated John Ackland's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
John Ackland Social Network
Timeline
Richard John Ackland (born 2 August 1958) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s, coach in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, and scout in the 2000s, and former cricketer in the 1980s, who works for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League.
Ackland played rugby league in New Zealand in the 1980s as a forward.
In 1981, he won the Lipscombe Cup while playing in the Auckland Rugby League competition for Mt Albert.
He also was named man of the match in the 1981 Fox Memorial grand final, after scoring a try.
He spent the 1982–83 off-season in England with the Hunslet.
He represented New Zealand in 1983.
His late uncle, Ron, also played for New Zealand.
Ackland was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
In 1983, he won the Bert Humphries Memorial for best forward in the competition.
In 1983, he made his one and only appearance for the New Zealand national rugby league team, coming off the bench against Papua New Guinea.
Ackland also represented Auckland and played in the 1983 draw against Hull F.C.
Ackland also played first-class cricket for Auckland, as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
From six appearances he took 10 wickets at 30.50.
In 1986, he moved to New South Wales, playing for the Murwillumbah Brothers club.
In 1987, he joined Wagga Brothers as the captain-coach before returning to Mount Albert in 1989 for one last season.
Ackland has had a long association with the Mt Albert Lions and in 1995 coached the Auckland Warriors under 16s and the Colts side in the Lion Red Cup.
In 1996, he was the club's Development officer and in 1997 he was the under 19 coach.
In 1999, he was made head coach of Mount Albert and coached the Lions to the 2002 Bartercard Cup grand final victory.
In 2023, he had the honour of being the first head coach of the Mt Albert Mad Dogs Open Age restricted weight team.
Ackland worked as a New Zealand-based scout for the Australian rugby league club the Canterbury Bulldogs where he is credited as bringing Sonny Bill Williams, Roy Asotasi and Hutch Maiava to the club.
In 2006, he was appointed the Assistant Coach for the New Zealand Warriors.
He was the Samoan head coach and took them to the 2008 World Cup.
In 2010 he was switched with Tony Iro and Ackland became the Warrior's Toyota Cup coach.
The team won the grand final in 2010, the club's first grand final victory, and repeated the feat in 2011.
In 2013 he announced he was stepping down from the position at the end of the year.
