A five-eighth George played for Runanga. George was captain-coach Harden-Murrumburrah in 1963.
George played for South Island. George in 29 test matches for New Zealand from 1951 to 61 (4 tries). George captained New Zealand in 1956.
In 1964 George returned to coach West Coast Chargers. In 1973, George became a New Zealand selector. In 1974 George was appointed coach of New Zealand. George coached New Zealand for 11 games (3 wins, 2 draws) for two years.
In 1995, George was an inaugural inductee as a New Zealand Legend of League. In 2007, George was selected as five-eighth in the New Zealand Team of the Century.
George passed away on March 16 2016.