| Tane Norton | |
| Birth Name: | Rangitane Will Norton |
| Birth Date: | 30 March 1942 |
| Birth Place: | Waikari, New Zealand |
| Death Place: | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| School: | Methven District High School |
| Weight: | 87kg (192lb) |
| Position: | Hooker |
| Repteam1: | New Zealand Māori |
| Repteam2: | New Zealand |
| Repyears1: | 1969–1977 |
| Repyears2: | 1971–1977 |
| Repcaps2: | 27 |
| Reppoints2: | 0 |
| Province1: | Mid Canterbury |
| Province2: | Canterbury |
| Provinceyears1: | 1961– |
| Provinceyears2: | 1969– |
| Provinceapps2: | 82 |
Rangitane Will Norton (30 March 1942 – 4 August 2023), commonly known as Tane Norton, was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented in 1969.[1] In 1977, he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.
In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.[2]
In 1973 and 1974, Norton was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.[3]
A New Zealander of Māori descent, Norton was a New Zealander of Ngāi Tahu descent.[4]
Norton died in Christchurch on 4 August 2023, at the age of 81.[5] [6]