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NEW ZEALAND TEAMS OVERSEAS

New Zealand teams have often toured overseas since the first tour in 1884. Visits include South Africa, the United Kingdom and Ireland (to which for statistical purposes are added the matches played in France, Canada, and America), and Australia. Three teams have gone to South Africa (in 1928, 1949, and 1960), the ability of the Springbok representatives, the altitude differences, and the heat usually experienced making a tour of the Republic the most difficult of all. Nevertheless, the general record of the teams compares more than favourably with that of other touring sides: played, 73; won, 51; drew, 6; lost, 16.

Five teams have visited the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France (1905, 1924, 1935, and 1963). The 1924 side did not play in Scotland, and the 1935 side did not appear in France, the others did. All visited Canada, and America. In the five tours, 169 games were played for 157 wins, four drawn games, and nine losses. In 1913 a side toured America and Canada only, winning all 16 matches played.

Australia, because of its nearness, has received the most visits. Twenty-three teams have gone there, including one returning from South Africa and another journeying to the same country. In all, 180 matches have been played for the remarkable figures of 160 won, four drawn, and 16 lost.

These tours concern representative New Zealand sides only. But teams representing New Zealand Maoris have been to the United Kingdom and France, Ceylon, Tonga, Western Samoa, Australia, and Fiji; the New Zealand Services sides have had many matches abroad; New Zealand Universities teams have toured in Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong, and the New Zealand Colts to Australia and Ceylon, and the under-23 New Zealand team has played in Japan and Hong Kong.

The 1884 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • H. Y. Braddon, Otago

Three-quarters:

  • G. H. N. Helmore, Canterbury

  • Thos. Ryan, Auckland

  • J. A. Warbrick, Auckland

Halfbacks:

  • Edwin Davy, Wellington

  • J. T. Dumbell, Wellington

  • Henry Roberts, Wellington

  • Jack Taiaroa, Otago

Forwards:

  • James Allan, Otago

  • George Carter, Auckland

  • J. G. Lecky, Auckland

  • E. B. Millton, Canterbury

  • W. V. Millton (Captain), Canterbury

  • T. B. O'Connor, Auckland

  • Jas. O'Donnell, Otago

  • G. S. Robertson, Otago

  • Hart Udy, Wellington

  • P. P. Webb, Wellington

  • R. J. Wilson, Canterbury

Manager: S. E. Sleigh (Otago)

Before leaving New Zealand (22 May) the side played a Wellington XV at Wellington and won 9–0. O'Donnell did not return to New Zealand. He represented New South Wales against Queensland in 1884, 1885, and 1886, and against Great Britain in 1888. Braddon also remained in Australia. He represented New South Wales against Great Britain in 1888, against Victoria in 1889, and against Queensland in 1890 and in 1892. Later Braddon was knighted. R. Whiteside (Auckland) was selected, but did not go, and his place was taken by F. Clayton (Auckland). Clayton and another original selection, J. Webster (Auckland), then dropped out, and Carter and Lecky made the team. G. F. C. Campbell (Wellington), who would have captained the side, and D. G. A. Cooper (Wellington) could not travel after being selected, and Webb and Robertson were substituted. Wilson replaced E. D'Auvergne (Canterbury), who was first selected. H. Roberts was the father of E. J. Roberts, the 1913, 1914, 1920, and 1921 All Black.

Match Record
28 May – v. Cumberland Country At Parramatta Won, 33– 0
31 May–v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 11– 0
3 Jun – v. Combined Suburbs XVII At Sydney Won, 23– 5
5 Jun – v. Northern (N.S.W.) Branch At Newcastle Won, 29– 0
7 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 21– 2
11 Jun – v. Western (N.S.W.) Branch At Bathurst Won, 11– 0
12 Jun – v. Wallaroo and University of Sydney At Sydney Won, 23–10
14 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 16– 0
167–17

Summary

Played, 8: won, 8.

The 1893 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullbacks:

  • A. E. D'Arcy, Wairarapa

  • H. C. Wilson, Wellington

Three-quarters:

  • Alfred Bayly, Taranaki

  • Alan Good, Taranaki

  • George Harper, Nelson

  • F. M. Jervis, Auckland

  • W. T. Wynyard, Wellington

Halfbacks:

  • Henry Butland, West Coast

  • D. R. Gage, Wellington

  • M. Herrold, Auckland

  • Graham Shannon, Manawatu

Forwards:

  • S. G. Cockroft, Manawatu

  • T. R. Ellison (Captain), Wellington

  • J. H. Gardner, South Canterbury

  • Roderick Gray, Wairarapa

  • James Lambie, Auckland

  • C. N. McIntosh, South Canterbury

  • R. H. McKenzie, Auckland

  • William McKenzie, Wairarapa

  • John Mowlem, Manawatu

  • F. S. Murray, Auckland

  • Robert Oliphant, Wellington

  • W. P. Pringle, Wellington

  • C. R. B. Speight, Auckland

  • A. J. Stuart, Wellington

  • Hiroa Tiopira, Hawke's Bay

  • W. D. Watson, Wairarapa

Manager: G. F. C. Campbell (Wellington)

A match set down for 12 July with New England was abandoned. Before leaving New Zealand (21 June), the team played a match at Petone against a Combined XV, and won, 7–4, the Combined XV including the remaining members of the New Zealand team. This was the first team under the jurisdiction of the New Zealand Rugby Union. No Otago, Southland, or Canterbury player was included in the complement on account of those unions not being affiliated. R. H. McKenzie, Gray, Oliphant, and Watson were sent to Australia as reinforcements, arriving in time to be in the sides against Western (N.S.W.) Branch and New South Wales (third match). McKenzie was an original selection, but could not travel earlier, his place being taken by Mowlem. William Elliot (Auckland) was selected, but was not available. C. Caradus (Hawke's Bay) was then called upon, but owing to injury could not accept and Shannon went into the team.

Match Record
27 Jun – v. Cumberland County At Parramatta Won, 8– 0
1 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 17– 8
4 Jul – v. New South Wales 18 Juniors At Sydney Won, 19– 0
6 Jul – v. Northern (N.S.W.) Branch At Newcastle Won, 25– 3
8 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 3–25
15 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 14– 3
19 Jul – v. Queensland Second XVIII At Brisbane Won, 6– 0
22 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 36– 0
26 Jul – v. Western (N.S.W.) Branch At Bathurst Won, 24– 5
29 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 16– 0
168–44

Summary

Played, 10: won, 9; lost, 1.

The 1897 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • S. A. Orchard, Canterbury

Three-quarters:

  • Lewis Allen, Taranaki

  • A. M. Armit, Otago

  • Alfred Bayly (Captain), Taranaki

  • William Roberts, Wellington

  • G. W. Smith, Auckland

Halfbacks:

  • James Duncan, Otago

  • Ernest Glennie, Canterbury

  • A. L. Humphries, Taranaki

Forwards:

  • J. A. Blair, Wanganui

  • F. J. Brooker, Canterbury

  • J. J. Calnan, Wellington

  • R. A. Handcock, Auckland

  • W. R. Hardcastle, Wellington

  • W. A. Harris, Otago

  • William McKenzie, Wellington

  • Hugh Mills, Taranaki

  • F. S. Murray, Auckland

  • T. G. Pauling, Wellington

  • W. J. G. Wells, Taranaki

  • Alex Wilson, Auckland

Manager: I. Hyams (Wellington)

Roberts was sent to Australia when Duncan was injured in the first match. A. Kerr (Canterbury), B. C. O'Dowda (Taranaki), F. B. Young (Wellington), and D. Watson (Taranaki) were selected, but were not available, and their places were taken by Wells, Hardcastle, Brooker, and Murray respectively.

Match Record

3 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 13– 8
6 Jul – v. Western (N.S.W.) Branch At Bathurst Won, 16–15
8 Jul – v. Central-Western Districts At Orange Won, 27– 3
10 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 8–22
14 Jul – v. Northern (N.S.W.) Branch At Newcastle Won, 16– 0
17 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 16– 5
21 Jul – v. Queensland Second XVI At Brisbane Won, 29– 5
24 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 24– 6
27 Jul – v. New England At Armidale Won, 53– 5
31 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 26– 3
228–72

Summary

Played, 10: won, 9; lost, 1.

The 1903 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • W. J. Wallace, Wellington

Three-quarters:

  • Albert Asher, Auckland

  • Duncan McGregor, Canterbury

  • Robert McGregor, Auckland

  • J. D. Stalker, Otago

Five-eighths:

  • James Duncan (Captain), Otago

  • J. W. Stead, Southland

  • M. E. Wood, Canterbury

Halfbacks:

  • A. L. Humphries, Taranaki

  • H. A. D. Kiernan, Auckland

Forwards:

  • A. L. Armstrong, Wairarapa

  • R. J. Cooke, Canterbury

  • B. J. Fanning, Canterbury

  • David Gallaher, Auckland

  • Frederick Given, Otago

  • A. J. Long, Auckland

  • A. F. McMinn, Wairarapa

  • G. W. Nicholson, Auckland

  • H. G. Porteous, Otago

  • J. C. Spencer, Wellington

  • G. A. Tyler, Auckland

  • D. K. Udy, Wairarapa

Manager: A. C. Norris (Wellington)

P. Harvey (Canterbury) was selected, but was not available, and Humphries took his place. Before leaving, New Zealand played Wellington Province at Wellington on 11 July and lost, 5–14.

Match Record

18 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 12– 0
22 Jul – v. Combined Western Districts At Bathurst Won, 47– 7
25 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 3– 0
29 Jul – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 33– 3
1 Aug – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 17– 0
5 Aug – v. Western Queensland At Brisbane Won, 29– 0
8 Aug – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 28– 0
12 Aug – v. Combined Northern Districts At West Maitland Won, 53– 0
15 Aug – v. Australia At Sydney Won, 22– 3
19 Aug – v. New South Wales Country At Sydney Won, 32– 0
276–13

Summary

Played, 10: won, 10.

The 1905 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
G. A. Gillett, Canterbury 28 6 0 13 0
Three-quarters:
E. E. Booth, Otago 26 5 7 ½ 11 10
Duncan McGregor, Wellington 23 5 9 11 3
G. W. Smith, Auckland 33 5 7 11 12
H. D. Thomson, Wanganui 24 5 8 10 9
W. J. Wallace, Wellington 27 5 8 12 0
Five-eighths:
James Hunter (Captain), Taranaki 26 5 6 11 8
H. J. Mynott, Taranaki 29 5 7 11 9
Halfback:
Frederick Roberts, Wellington 23 5 7 12 4
Forwards:
S. T. Casey, Otago 22 5 10 12 4
John Corbett, West Coast 25 5 11 13 9
F. T. Glasgow, Taranaki 25 5 10 13 3
W. S. Glenn, Taranaki 27 5 11 12 12
William Johnston, Otago 23 6 0 13 6
Alex McDonald, Otago 22 5 10 13 0
Frederick Newton, Canterbury 23 6 0 15 0
G. W. Nicholson, Auckland 26 6 3 13 10
J. M. O'Sullivan, Taranaki 22 5 10 13 7
C. E. Seeling, Auckland 22 6 0 13 7

Manager: Neil Galbraith (Wellington)

This side was part of the team to go to Great Britain, Ireland, France, and America later in the year. The side played three matches between the time of arrival back in New Zealand and the departure for England. Before leaving for Australia it played a match against Auckland at Auckland.

Match Record

8 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 19– 0
12 Jul – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 22– 3
15 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Drew, 8– 8
49–11

Summary

Played, 3: won, 2; drew, 1.

The 1905 New Zealand Team, Tour of British Isles, France, and America

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullbacks:
G. A. Gillett, Canterbury 28 6 0 13 0
W. J. Wallace, Wellington 27 5 8 12 0
Three-quarters:
H. L. Abbott, Taranaki 23 5 10½ 13 0
E. E. Booth, Otago 26 5 11 10
R. G. Deans, Canterbury 21 6 0 13 4
E. T. Harper, Canterbury 27 5 11 12 7
Duncan McGregor, Wellington 23 5 9 11 3
G. W. Smith, Auckland 33 5 7 11 12
H. D. Thomson, Wanganui 24 5 8 10 9
Five-eighths:
James Hunter, Taranaki 26 5 6 11 8
H. J. Mynott, Taranaki 29 5 7 11 9
J. W. Stead, Southland 28 5 8 10 9
Halfback:
Frederick Roberts, Wellington 23 5 7 12 4
Forwards:
S. T. Casey, Otago 22 5 10 12 4
James Corbett, West Coast 25 5 11 13 9
William Cunningham, Auckland 29 5 11 14 6
David Gallaher (Captain), Auckland 29 6 0 13 0
F. T. Glasgow, Taranaki 25 5 10 13 3
W. S. Glenn, Taranaki 27 5 11 12 12
William Johnston, Otago 23 6 0 13 6
W. H. Mackrell, Auckland 23 5 10 12 7
Alex McDonald, Otago 22 5 10 13 0
Frederick Newton, Canterbury 23 6 0 15 0
G. W. Nicholson, Auckland 26 6 3 13 10
J. M. O'Sullivan, Taranaki 22 5 10 13 7
C. E. Seeling, Auckland 22 6 0 13 7
G. A. Tyler, Auckland 26 5 10 13 0

Coach: Jas. Duncan (Otago)

Manager: G. H. Dixon (Wellington)

Cunningham and Abbot were added to the team after the preliminary tour of Australia. J. King (Otago) was invited to travel as an extra halfback, but was not available. Glenn, Harper, Johnston, and Seeling returned to New Zealand direct.

Match Record

1905
16 Sep – v. Devonshire At Exeter Won, 55– 4
21 Sep – v. Cornwall At Camborne Won, 41– 0
23 Sep – v. Bristol Club At Bristol Won, 41– 0
28 Sep – v. Northampton Club At Northampton Won, 32– 0
30 Sep – v. Leicester Club At Leicester Won, 28– 0
4 Oct – v. Middlesex At Stamford Bridge Won, 34– 0
7 Oct – v. Durham County At Durham Won, 16– 3
11 Oct – v. Hartlepool Clubs At West Hartlepool Won, 63– 0
14 Oct – v. Northumberland At North Shields Won, 31– 0
19 Oct – v. Gloucester City Club At Gloucester Won, 44– 0
21 Oct – v. Somersetshire At Taunton Won, 23– 0
25 Oct – v. Devonport Albion Club At Devonport Won, 21– 3
28 Oct – v. Midland Counties At Leicester Won, 21– 5
1 Nov – v. Surrey At Richmond Won, 11– 0
4 Nov – v. Blackheath Club At Blackheath Won, 32– 0
7 Nov – v. Oxford University At Oxford Won, 47– 0
9 Nov – v. Cambridge University At Cambridge Won, 14– 0
11 Nov – v. Richmond Club At Richmond Won, 17– 0
15 Nov – v. A. Bedford XV At Bedford Won, 41– 0
18 Nov – v. SCOTLAND At Inverleith Won, 12– 7
22 Nov – v. West of Scotland At Glasgow Won, 22– 0
25 Nov – v. IRELAND At Dublin Won, 15–0
28 Nov – v. Munster At Limerick Won, 33– 0
2 Dec – v. ENGLAND At Crystal Palace Won, 15– 0
6 Dec – v. Cheltenham Club At Cheltenham Won, 18– 0
9 Dec – v. Cheshire At Birkenhead Won, 34– 0
13 Dec – v. Yorkshire At Headingley Won, 40– 0
16 Dec – v. WALES At Cardiff Lost, 0– 3
20 Dec – v. Glamorganshire At Swansea Won, 9– 0
23 Dec – v. Newport Club At Newport Won, 6– 3
26 Dec – v. Cardiff Club At Cardiff Won, 10– 8
30 Dec – v. Swansea Club At Swansea Won, 4– 3
830–39
1906
1 Jan – v. FRANCE At Paris Won, 38– 8
868–47
9 Feb – v. British Columbia At Berkeley Won, 43– 6
13 Feb – v. British Columbia At San Francisco Won, 65– 6
976–59

An exhibition game was also played at Brooklyn (New York); six New Zealanders assisted the home side.

Summary

In British Isles–played, 32: won, 31; lost 1.

In France–played, 1: won 1.

In America–played, 2: won 2.

The 1907 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullbacks:

  • E. E. Booth, Otago

  • George Spencer, Wellington

Three-quarters:

  • J. D. Colman, Taranaki

  • F. C. Fryer, Canterbury

  • F. E. Mitchinson, Wellington

  • W. J. Wallace, Wellington

Five-eighths:

  • A. E. Eckhold, Otago

  • James Hunter (Captain), Taranaki

  • H. J. Mynott, Taranaki

Halfback:

  • Frederick Roberts, Wellington

Forwards:

  • S. T. Casey, Otago

  • William Cunningham, Auckland

  • A. R. H. Francis, Auckland

  • G. A. Gillett, Auckland

  • John Hogan, Wanganui

  • E. E. Hughes, Southland

  • William Johnston, Otago

  • Alex McDonald, Otago

  • G. W. Nicholson, Auckland

  • J. M. O'Sullivan, Taranaki

  • Henry Paton, Otago

  • C. E. Seeling, Auckland

  • J. C. Spencer, Wellington

Manager: E. M. Wylie (Wellington)

E. Dive (Taranaki) and G. A. Tyler (Auckland) were selected, but were not available, and their places were taken by Booth and Hughes respectively. Nicholson was not originally in the team. Touring Australia at the time, he was called upon to assist when injuries caused a loss of players.

Match Record

13 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 11– 3
17 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 0–14
20 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 20– 6
24 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 23– 3
27 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 17–11
3 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 14– 5
10 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Drew, 5– 5
96–47

Summary

Played, 7: won, 5; drew, 1; lost, 1.

The 1910 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • M. Joseph O'Leary, Auckland

Three-quarters:

  • P. J. Burns, Canterbury

  • W. J. Mitchell, Canterbury

  • F. E. Mitchinson, Wellington

  • Jas. Ryan, Wellington

  • L. B. Stohr, Taranaki

  • F. R. Wilson, Auckland

  • Five-eighths:

  • W. B. Fuller, Canterbury

  • H. J. Mynott, Taranaki

Halfback:

  • Frederick Roberts (Captain), Wellington

Forwards:

  • H. E. Avery, Wellington

  • A. E. Budd, South Canterbury

  • Samuel Bligh, Buller

  • D. A. Evans, Harke's Bay

  • A. R. H. Francis, Auckland

  • F. E. B. Ivimey, Otago

  • J. R. Maguire, Auckland

  • G. F. McKellar, Wellington

  • Henry Paton, Otago

  • Alex Patterson, Otago

  • James Ridland, Southland

  • Arthur Wilson, Wellington

Manager: V. R. S. Meredith (Wellington)

F. Herring (Auckland), H. Hayward (Auckland), F. C. Fryer (Canterbury), D. Cameron (Taranaki), and A. Mitchell (Otago) were in the original selection, but were unable to go on tour. Their places were taken by Evans, McKellar, Stohr, F. R. Wilson, and Budd. W. J. Mitchell and Avery were sent to Australia as reinforcements.

Match Record

11 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 21– 8
15 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 17–11
18 Jun – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 19–15
22 Jun – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 21– 3
25 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 6– 0
27 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Lost, 0–11
2 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 28–13
112–61

Summary

Played, 7: won, 6; lost, 1.

The 1913 New Zealand Team, Tour of America and Canada

Fullback:

  • J. E. Cuthill, Otago

Three-quarters:

  • George Loveridge, Taranaki

  • T. W. Lynch, II, South Canterbury

  • A. J. McGregor, Auckland

  • R. W. Roberts, Taranaki

  • L. B. Stohr, Taranaki

Five-eighths:

  • Donaldson Gray, Canterbury

  • J. R. McKenzie, Wellington

  • F. E. Mitchinson, Wellington

Halfbacks:

  • E. J. Roberts, Wellington

  • H. M. Taylor, Canterbury

Forwards:

  • Henry Atkinson, West Coast

  • J. A. Bruce, Auckland

  • M. J. Cain, Taranaki

  • Henry Dewar, Taranaki

  • J. B. Douglas, Otago

  • A. J. Downing, Auckland

  • J. B. Graham, Otago

  • Alex McDonald (Captain), Otago

  • H. V. Murray, Canterbury

  • G. M. V. Sellars, Auckland

  • Peter Williams, Otago

  • J. T. Wylie, Auckland

Manager: G. H. Mason (Wellington)

M. J. O'Leary (Auckland) and W. McK. Geddes (Auckland) were selected, but were unable to travel, and their places were taken by Loveridge and Mitchinson. Before leaving New Zealand the side defeated Australia, then touring this country, 30–5, at Wellington on 6 September, and also won from Wellington, 19–18, at Wellington on 10 September. An unofficial match was played against Grand Pacific club, at Suva, Fiji Islands, whilst returning to New Zealand and won, 67–3.

Match Record

4 Oct – v. Olympic Club At Oakland Won, 19– 0
8 Oct – v. University of California At Berkeley Won, 31– 0
11 Oct – v. San Francisco Barbarian Club At Oakland Won, 30– 0
15 Oct – v. Leland Stanford University At Palo Alto Won, 54– 0
18 Oct – v. Leland Stanford University At Palo Alto Won, 56– 0
22 Oct – v. University of Santa Clara At Santa Clara Won, 42– 0
25 Oct – v. University of California At Berkeley Won, 38– 3
29 Oct – v. University of Nevada At Reno Won, 55– 0
3 Nov – v. University of California At Berkeley Won, 33– 0
5 Nov – v. St. Mary's College At Oakland Won, 26– 0
8 Nov – v. University of Southern California At Los Angeles Won, 40– 0
12 Nov – v. University of Santa Clara At Santa Clara Won, 33– 0
15 Nov – v. ALL-AMERICA XV At Berkeley Won, 51– 3
19 Nov – v. Victoria (B.C.) At Victoria Won, 23– 0
22 Nov – v. Victoria (B.C.) At Victoria Won, 35– 0
25 Nov – v. Vancouver At Vancouver Won, 44– 0
610– 6

Summary

Played, 16: won, 16.

The 1914 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullbacks:

  • J. G. O'Brien, Auckland

  • E. A. Cockroft, South Canterbury

Three-quarters:

  • George Loveridge, Taranaki

  • T. W. Lynch, South Canterbury

  • R. W. Roberts (Captain), Taranaki

  • H. M. Taylor, Canterbury

  • L. H. Weston, Auckland

Five-eighths:

  • R. S. Black, Otago

  • J. R. McKenzie, Wellington

  • Jas. Ryan, Wellington

Halfback:

  • E. J. Roberts, Wellington

Forwards:

  • James Barrett, Auckland

  • J. A. Bruce, Auckland

  • M. J. Cain, Taranaki

  • A. J. Downing, Auckland

  • Thomas Fisher, Buller

  • William Francis, Wellington

  • J. B. Graham, Otago

  • J. G. Irvine, Otago

  • W. G. Lindsay, Southland

  • James McNeece, Southland

  • H. V. Murray, Canterbury

  • Arthur Wilson, Wellington

Manager: R. M. Isaacs (Wellington)

Cockroft was sent to Australia as a reinforcement when Loveridge was injured. After being selected, C. Green (Buller), M. J. Carroll (South Auckland), and P. Williams (Otago) were unable to accept the invitation and their places were taken by E. J. Roberts, Barrett, and Lindsay respectively. Before leaving New Zealand the side was defeated (14–19) by Wellington.

Match Record

11 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 27– 6
15 Jul – v. Central-Western Districts At Orange Won, 59– 10
18 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 5– 0
22 Jul – v. New England At Armidale Won, 35– 6
25 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 26– 5
29 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 19– 0
1 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 17– 0
5 Aug – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 11– 6
8 Aug – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 25– 10
15 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 22– 7
246–50

Summary

Played, 10: won, 10.

The 1920 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • J. G. O'Brien, Auckland

Three-quarters:

  • Beethoven Algar, Wellington

  • John Steel, West Coast

  • P. W. Storey, South Canterbury

  • V. W. Wilson, Auckland

Five-eighths:

  • C. E. O. Badeley, Auckland

  • E. J. Roberts, Wellington

  • J. T. Tilyard (Captain), Wellington

Halfback:

  • Charles Brown, Taranaki

Forwards:

  • D. L. Baird, Southland

  • E. A. Belliss, Wanganui

  • Albert Carroll, Manawatu

  • J. G. Donald, Wairarapa

  • W. D. Duncan, Otago

  • C. J. Fletcher, Auckland

  • E. W. Hasell, Canterbury

  • Hohepa Jacob, Horowhenua

  • Charles McLean, Buller

  • J. E. Moffitt, Wellington

  • J. D. Shearer, Wellington

  • A. H. West, Taranaki

Manager: T. Jones (Wellington)

M. J. Cain (Taranaki) was selected, but was not available. W. M. O'Leary (South Canterbury) was then invited and, when he declined, Shearer went into the side. Fletcher did not play on tour owing to injury received in New Zealand. Before leaving, the team played Auckland at Auckland on 10 July, the match being drawn, and on 14 July, defeated Wanganui-Horowhenua-Manawatu at Palmerston North, 39–0. On their return to New Zealand, the team played a match at Wellington on 18 August against Wellington and won, 38–3.

Match Record

24 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 26–15
28 Jul – v. Manning River District At Taree Won, 70–9
31 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 14–6
2 Aug – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 20–11
4 Aug – v. A New South Wales XV At Sydney Won, 31–18
7 Aug – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 24–13
11 Aug – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 79–5
264–77

Summary

Played, 7: won, 7.

The 1922 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • R. C. Bell, Otago

Three-quarters:

  • C. J. Fitzgerald, Marlborough

  • W. A. Ford, Canterbury

  • P. H. Hickey, Taranaki

  • John Steel, West Coast

  • K. S. Svenson, Buller

Five-eighths:

  • V. I. R. Badeley, Auckland

  • G. R. Dickinson, Otago

  • H. G. Mathieson, Otago

  • M. F. Nicholls, Wellington

Halfback:

  • H. E. Nicholls, Wellington

Forwards:

  • E. A. Belliss (Captain), Wanganui

  • M. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay

  • U. P. Calcinai, Wellington

  • L. F. Cupples, Bay of Plenty

  • J. G. Donald, Wairarapa

  • F. H. Masters, Taranaki

  • Jas. O'Brien, Auckland

  • L. C. Petersen, Canterbury

  • John Richardson, Otago

  • S. D. Shearer, Wellington

  • B. F. Smyth, Canterbury

  • Andrew White, Southland

  • A. L. Williams, Otago

Manager: S. S. M. Dean (Wellington)

S. K. Siddells (Wellington) was originally selected, but was not available. P. C. Byrne (King Country) was then invited and, as he was not able to travel, Ford was then added. Owing to illness, Svenson did not play on tour. Before leaving, a match with Wairarapa was won 12–11. On return a Wellington-Manawatu XV and a New Zealand Maori XV were defeated.

Match Record

29 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 26–19
2 Aug – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 24–6
5 Aug – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 8–14
7 Aug – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 6–8
9 Aug – v. A New South Wales XV At Manly Won, 56–19
120–66

Summary

Played, 5: won, 3; lost, 2.

The 1924 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Fullback:

  • George Nepia, Hawke's Bay

Three-quarters:

  • H. W. Brown, Taranaki

  • A. H. Hart, Taranaki

  • F. W. Lucas, Auckland

  • K. S. Svenson, Wellington

Five-eighths:

  • C. E. O. Badeley (Captain), Auckland

  • A. E. Cooke, Auckland

  • N. P. McGregor, Canterbury

  • M. F. Nicholls, Wellington

Halfbacks:

  • W. C. Dalley, Canterbury

  • J. J. Mill, Hawke's Bay

Forwards:

  • C. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay

  • M. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay

  • L. F. Cupples, Bay of Plenty

  • I. H. Harvey, Wairarapa

  • W. R. Irvine, Hawke's Bay

  • R. R. Masters, Canterbury

  • B. V. McCleary, Canterbury

  • H. G. Munro, Otago

  • J. H. Parker, Canterbury

  • C. G. Porter, Wellington

  • John Richardson, Southland

  • Andrew White, Southland

Manager: E. A. Little (Wellington)

This side was part of the team later to tour the British Isles, France, and Canada. Owing to illness Harvey was unable to play on the tour. On returning to New Zealand the side played two matches – against Auckland at Auckland on 23 July, being defeated (3–14), and against Horowhenua-Manawatu at Palmerston North on 26 July, winning 27–12. For the second engagement John Steel was included.

Match Record

5 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 16–20
9 Jul – v. Metropolitan Union At Sydney Won, 38–5
12 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 21–5
16 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 38–8
113–38

Summary

Played, 4: won, 3; lost, 1.

The 1924 New Zealand Team, Tour of British Isles, France, and British Columbia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
George Nepia, Hawke's Bay 19 5 9 13 1
Three-quarters:
H. W. Brown, Taranaki 19 5 11 7
A. H. Hart, Taranaki 26 5 9 12
F. W. Lucas, Auckland 22 5 10 10 4
A. C. C. Robilliard, Canterbury 20 5 10 11 8
John Steel, West Coast 24 5 10 12 7
K. S. Svenson, Wellington 25 5 7 10 12
Five-eighths:
C. E. O. Badeley, Auckland 27 5 7 10 9
A. E. Cooke, Auckland 22 5 9 9 12
N. P. McGregor, Canterbury 22 5 7 10 6
M. F. Nicholls, Wellington 22 5 11 0
Lui Paewai, Hawke's Bay 19 5 11 8
Halfbacks:
W. C. Dalley, Canterbury 22 5 10 2
J. J. Mill, Hawke's Bay 24 5 7 10 12
Forwards:
C. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay 27 6 3 15 0
M. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay 26 6 0 13 13
L. F. Cupples, Bay of Plenty 26 6 13 12
Quentin Donald, Wairarapa 24 5 10 12 6
I. H. Harvey, Wairarapa 21 6 14 8
W. R. Irvine, Hawke's Bay 25 5 12 12
R. R. Masters, Canterbury 23 5 11½ 14 0
B. V. McCleary, Canterbury 27 5 9 13 1
H. G. Munro, Otago 27 5 9 11 12
J. H. Parker, Canterbury 27 6 0 12 7
C. G. Porter (Captain), Wellington 24 5 8 12 8
John Richardson, Southland 25 6 1 14 5
R. T. Stewart, South Canterbury 20 6 1 14 0
A. H. West, Taranaki 30 6 1 13 12
Andrew White, Southland 30 5 10½ 12 6

Manager: S. S. M. Dean (Wellington)

Match Record

1924
13 Sep – v. Devonshire At Devonport Won, 11– 0
18 Sep – v. Cornwall At Camborne Won, 29– 0
20 Sep – v. Somersetshire At Weston-Super-Mare Won, 6– 0
25 Sep – v. Gloucestershire At Gloucester Won, 6– 0
27 Sep – v. Swansea Club At Swansea Won, 39– 3
2 Oct – v. Newport Club At Newport Won, 13– 10
4 Oct – v. Leicester Club At Leicester Won, 27– 0
8 Oct – v. North Midlands At Birmingham Won, 40– 3
11 Oct – v. Cheshire At Birkenhead Won, 18– 5
15 Oct – v. Durham County At Sunderland Won, 43– 7
18 Oct – v. Yorkshire At Bradford Won, 42– 4
22 Oct – v. Lancashire At Manchester Won, 23– 0
25 Oct – v. Cumberland At Carlisle Won, 41– 0
1 Nov – v. IRELAND At Dublin Won, 6– 0
5 Nov – v. Ulster At Belfast Won, 28– 6
8 Nov – v. Northumberland At Newcastle Won, 27– 4
12 Nov – v. Cambridge University At Cambridge Won, 5– 0
15 Nov – v. London Counties At Twickenham Won, 31– 6
20 Nov – v. Oxford University At Oxford Won, 33– 15
22 Nov – v. Cardiff Club At Cardiff Won, 16– 8
29 Nov – v. WALES At Swansea Won, 19– 0
2 Dec – v. Llanelly Club At Llanelly Won, 8– 3
6 Dec – v. East Midlands At Northampton Won, 31– 7
11 Dec – v. Warwickshire At Coventry Won, 20– 0
13 Dec – v. Combined Services At Twickenham Won, 25– 3
17 Dec – v. Hampshire At Portsmouth Won, 22– 0
27 Dec – v. London Counties At Blackheath Won, 28– 3
3 Jan – v. England At Twickenham Won, 17– 11
654–98
11 Jan – v. Selection Francais At Paris Won, 37– 8
18 Jan – v. FRANCE At Toulouse Won, 30– 6
721– 112
14 Feb – v. Vancouver At Vancouver Won, 49– 0
18 Feb v Victoria (B.C.) At Victoria (B.C.) Won, 68– 4
838– 116

Summary

In British Isles–played, 28: won, 28.

In France–played, 2: won, 2.

In Canada–played, 2: won, 2.

The 1925 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
J. H. Harris, Canterbury 22 5 10 11 4
Three-quarters:
J. M. Blake, Hawke's Bay 23 5 9 10 9
W. L. Elvy, Canterbury 22 5 7 11 7
A. D. Law, Manawatu 22 5 11 12 10
G. D. Wise, Otago 20 5 10 11 5
Five-eighths:
L. M. Johnson, Wellington 27 5 8 12 0
David Johnston, Taranaki 22 5 8 10 10
G. P. Lawson, South Canterbury 25 5 9 11 4
H. A. Mattson, Auckland 24 5 9 11 5
Halfbacks:
T. G. Corkill, Hawke's Bay 22 5 10 11 0
D. H. Wright, Auckland 22 5 7 10 7
Forwards:
James Archer, Southland 25 6 0 13 11
D. McK. Dickson, Otago 24 6 0 13 7
J. G. Donald (Captain), Wairarapa 28 6 1 13 7
I. H. Finlayson, North Auckland 21 6 2 15 0
Alex Kirkpatrick, Hawke's Bay 26 5 11 12 0
L. A. G. Knight, Auckland 24 6 2 15 0
A. R. Lomas, Auckland 30 5 10 13 12
A. G. McCormick, Canterbury 26 5 10 14 0
J. A. McNab, Hawke's Bay 29 6 1 13 6
L. S. Righton, Auckland 26 5 10 14 0
L. A. Thomas, Wellington 25 5 11 13 0
John Walter, Taranaki 20 5 11 13 7

Manager: Edward McKenzie (Wairarapa)

Players touring with the 1924 side were not available for selection in this team. J. R. Bell (Southland) was selected and, as he was not available, David Johnston was chosen to replace him. Before leaving New Zealand the side was defeated by Wellington (6–10) at Wellington and, on their return, a match against Wellington-Manawatu-Horowhenua was won 25–11 at Wellington.

Match Record
13 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 26–3
17 Jun – v. New South Wales Second XV At Sydney Lost, 16–18
20 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 4–0
23 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 11–3
27 Jun – v. A New South Wales XV At Newcastle Won, 20–13
1 Jul – v. E. J. Thorn's XV At Manly Won, 24–9
101–46

Summary

Played, 6: won, 5; lost, 1.

The 1926 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
D. R. L. Stevenson, Otago 26 6 0 12 9
Three-quarters:
J. M. Blake, Hawke's Bay 24 5 9 10 10
H. W. Brown, Taranaki 21 5 10 11 7
W. L. Elvy, Canterbury 23 5 7 11 7
A. C. C. Robilliard, Canterbury 22 5 10 11 3
K. S. Svenson, Wellington 27 5 7 10 12
Five-eighths:
A. E. Cooke, Hawke's Bay 24 5 9 10 10
M. F. Nicholls, Wellington 24 5 11 3
T. R. Sheen, Auckland 20 5 11 0
Halfbacks:
W. C. Dalley, Canterbury 24 5 10 3
J. J. Mill, Hawke's Bay 26 5 7 10 13
Forwards:
G. T. Alley, Southland 23 6 15 7
C. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay 29 6 3 15 0
M. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay 28 6 0 13 12
I. H. Finlayson, North Auckland 22 6 2 15 2
I. H. Harvey, Wairarapa 23 6 15 4
W. E. Hazlett, Southland 19 6 0 15 0
W. R. Irvine, Hawke's Bay 27 5 13 11
Alex Kirkpatrick, Hawke's Bay 27 5 11 12 0
Arthur Knight, Auckland 25 6 2 15 0
A. R. Lomas, Auckland 31 5 10 13 12
C. G. Porter (Captain), Wellington 25 5 8 12 8
R. T. Stewart, South Canterbury 22 6 1 15 0

Manager: H. S. Leith (Wellington)

F. W. Lucas (Auckland) was selected, but, as he was not available, his place was taken by H. W. Brown.

Match Record
10 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 20–26
14 Jul – v. A New South Wales XV At Sydney Won, 31–14
17 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 11–6
20 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 14–0
24 Jul – v. Victoria At Melbourne Won, 58–15
29 Jul – v. A New South Wales XV At Sydney Won, 28–21
162–82

Summary

Played, 6: won, 5; lost, 1.

The 1928 New Zealand Team, Tour of South Africa

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
H. T. Lilburne, Canterbury 20 5 8 12 1
Three-quarters:
S. R. Carleton, Canterbury 24 5 10 11 7
B. A. Grenside, Hawke's Bay 27 6 0 13 4
D. F. Lindsay, Otago 21 5 9 13 6
F. W. Lucas, Auckland 26 5 11 6
A. C. C. Robilliard, Canterbury 24 5 10 11 8
C. A. Rushbrook, Wellington 21 6 0 12 3
T. R. Sheen, Auckland 22 5 11 3
Five-eighths:
L. M. Johnson, Wellington 30 5 8 11 13
N. P. McGregor, Canterbury 26 5 7 10 11
M. F. Nicholls, Wellington 26 5 11 7
W. A. Strang, South Canterbury 22 5 8 11 9
Halfbacks:
W. C. Dalley, Canterbury 26 5 11 0
F. D. Kilby, Wellington 22 5 6 10 12
Forwards:
G. T. Alley, Canterbury 24 6 3 16 2
C. J. Brownlie, Hawke's Bay 31 6 3 16 2
M. J. Brownlie (Captain), Hawke's Bay 30 6 0 14 3
J. T. Burrows, Canterbury 24 5 11 12 7
I. H. Finlayson, North Auckland 24 6 2 15 7
Swinton Hadley, Auckland 24 5 10 12 11
I. H. Harvey, Wairarapa 25 6 15 2
W. E. Hazlett, Southland 21 6 0 14 9
John Hore, Otago 20 5 10 12 12
R. G. McWilliams, Auckland 26 6 1 14 0
George Scrimshaw, Canterbury 25 6 0 12 3
E. M. Snow, Nelson 28 6 13 7
R. T. Stewart, South Canterbury 24 6 1 15 11
J. P. Swain, Hawke's Bay 26 5 7 12 13
E. P. Ward, Taranaki 30 5 9 15 5

Manager: W. F. Hornig (Wellington)

After selection A. E. Cooke (Wairarapa) was unable to travel and S. R. Carleton filled the vacancy.

Match Record
30 May – v. Western Province Country At Cape Town Won, 11– 3
2 Jun – v. Cape Town clubs At Cape Town Lost, 3– 7
6 Jun – v. Griqualand West At Kimberley Won, 19–10
9 Jun – v. Transvaal At Johannesburg Lost, 0– 6
13 Jun – v. Orange Free State At Kroonstad Won, 20– 0
16 Jun – v. Transvaal At Johannesburg Won, 5– 0
20 Jun – v. Western Transvaal At Potchefstroom Won, 19– 8
23 Jun – v. Natal At Pietermaritzburg Won, 31– 3
30 Jun – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Durban Lost, 0–17
7 Jul – v. Northern Provinces At Kimberley Drew, 18–18
14 Jul – v. Rhodesia At Bulawayo Won, 44– 8
21 Jul – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Johannesburg Won, 7– 6
25 Jul – v. Pretoria clubs At Pretoria Won, 13– 6
28 Jul – v. Orange Free State At Bloemfontein Won, 15–11
1 Aug – v. North-Eastern Districts At Bughersdorp Won, 27– 0
4 Aug – v. Border At East London Won, 22– 3
8 Aug – v. Border At King Won, 35– 3
William's Town 11 Aug – v. Eastern Province At Port Elizabeth Won, 16– 3
18 Aug – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Port Elizabeth Lost, 6–11
22 Aug – v. South-Western Districts At Oudtshoorn Won, 12– 6
25 Aug – v. Western Province At Cape Town Lost, 3–10
1 Sep – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Cape Town Won, 13– 5
339–144
5 Sep – v. Combined Universities* At Cape Town Won, 14– 9
353–153
29 Sep – v. Victoriat At Melbourne Won, 58–9
411–162

*Unofficial match.

†Played en route to New Zealand.

Summary (Including Unofficial Match)

In South Africa–played, 23: won, 17; drew, 1; lost, 5.

In Australia–played, 1: won, 1.

The 1929 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
George Nepia, East Coast 24 5 9 13 6
Three-quarters:
S. R. Carleton, Canterbury 25 5 10 11 7
J. H. Geddes, Southland 20 5 8 10 10
B. A. Grenside, Hawke's Bay 28 6 0 13 4
L. S. Hook, Auckland 22 5 7 10 0
J. C. Stringfellow, Wairarapa 25 5 10 12 8
A. C. Waterman, North Auckland 21 5 8 11 4
Five-eighths:
R. T. Cundy, Wairarapa 28 5 9 12 8
H. T. Lilburne, Canterbury 21 5 8 12 0
C. J. Oliver, Canterbury 21 5 9 10 12
Halfbacks:
W. C. Dalley, Canterbury 29 5 10 10
E. T. Leys, Wellington .. . . . .
J. M. Tuck, Waikato 22 5 6 10 6
Forwards:
A. I. Cottrell, Canterbury 21 5 8 12 8
A. L. Kivell, Taranaki 20 5 9 13 0
Athol Mahoney, Bush 20 6 3 13 9
R. G. McWilliams, Auckland 26 6 1 14 5
B. P. Palmer, Auckland 20 5 8 13 0
C. G. Porter (Captain), Wellington 28 5 8 12 8
K. H. Reid, Wairarapa 24 5 8 13 1
W. B. Reside, Wairarapa 21 6 2 13 12
Wiremu Rika,* North Auckland 27 5 11 13 10
E. M. Snow, Nelson 29 6 13 10
W. T. C. Sonntag, Otago 28 6 1 14 3
Robert Souter, Otago 21 5 7 12 0
E. R. G. Steere, Hawke's Bay 20 5 10 13 3

*Playing name of W. R. Heke.

Manager: Jas. McLeod (Taranaki)

Match Record
29 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Drew, 0–0
3 Jul – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 35–6
6 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Lost, 8–9
10 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 22–9
13 Jul – v. An Australian XV At Melbourne Won, 25–4
17 Jul – v. New South Wales Country At Armidale Won, 27–8
20 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Lost, 9–17
24 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 27–0
27 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Lost, 13–15
31 Jul – v. New South Wales Second XV At Sydney Won, 20–12
186–80

Summary

Played, 10: won, 6; drew, 1; lost, 3.

The 1932 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
A. J. Collins, Taranaki 23 5 7 12 0
Three-quarters:
Nelson Ball, Wellington 23 5 9 10 11
G. A. H. Bullock-Douglas, Wanganui 21 5 9 11 6
T. H. C. Caughey, Auckland 20 6 0 12 4
G. F. Hart, Canterbury 23 5 9 12 0
E. C. Holder, Buller 22 5 11½ 12 13
J. R. Page, Wellington 24 5 7 11 5
A. C. Proctor, Otago 25 5 10 12 3
Five-eighths:
G. D. Innes, Canterbury 21 5 11 13 5
H. T. Lilburne, Wellington 24 5 8 11 12
H. R. Pollock, Wellington 22 5 10 6
Halfbacks:
M. M. N. Corner, Auckland 22 5 5 9 10
F. D. Kilby (Captain), Wellington 25 5 6 11 0
Forwards:
E. F. Barry, Wellington 26 6 2 14 0
R. L. Clarke, Taranaki 22 5 14 8
A. I. Cottrell, Canterbury 23 5 10 13 0
John Hore, Otago 25 5 10 13 2
E. M. Jessep, Wellington 26 5 10 14 0
J. E. Manchester, Canterbury 24 6 1 14 0
D. S. Max, Nelson 26 6 2 15 6
H. F. McLean, Wellington 24 6 2 13 10
T. C. Metcalfe, Southland 23 5 11 13 10
B. P. Palmer, Auckland 28 5 9 12 10
G. B. Purdue, Southland 24 6 2 14 10
Frank Solomon, Auckland 25 6 0 13 10
E. R. G. Steere, Hawke's Bay 23 5 10¼ 14 0

Manager: W. J. Wallace (Wellington)

R. N. Williams (Hawke's Bay) was selected, but was injured in the match against Wellington. His place was taken by Ball. Page was sent as an extra back owing to Hart's having received an injury prior to leaving New Zealand. Hart, however, played once on the tour. Before leaving for Australia the side was defeated (23–36) by Wellington at Wellington on 15 June.

Match Record

25 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 13–11
29 Jun – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 44–6
2 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Lost, 17–22
6 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 27–3
9 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 28–8
14 Jul – v. Brisbane-Ipswich XV At Ipswich Won, 44–12
16 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 21–3
20 Jul – v. Darling Downs At Toowoomba Won, 30–6
23 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 21–13
27 Jul – v. Western (N.S.W.) Districts At Wellington Won, 63–15
308–99

Summary

Played 10: won, 9; lost, 1.

The 1934 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
A. J. Collins, Taranaki 25 5 7 11 7
Three-quarters:
G. A. H. Bullock-Douglas, Wanganui 23 5 9 11 5
T. H. C. Caughey, Auckland 22 6 0 12 8
G. F. Hart, Canterbury 25 5 9 11 9
E. C. Holder, Buller 24 5 11½ 13 2
H. A. Smith, Otago 22 5 9 11 10
Five-eighths:
J. L. Griffiths, Wellington 22 5 7 10 10
H. T. Lilburne, Wellington 26 5 8 12 6
C. J. Oliver, Canterbury 28 5 10 12 2
J. R. Page, Wellington 26 5 7 11 5
Halfbacks:
M. M. N. Corner, Auckland 24 5 5 9 9
F. D. Kilby (Captain), Wellington 27 5 6 11 11
Forwards:
E. F. Barry, Wellington 28 6 2 14 4
W. E. Hadley, Auckland 24 5 10 13 0
John Hore, Otago 27 5 10 13 7
R. R. King, West Coast 23 6 2 14 2
Arthur Knight, Auckland 28 6 0 16 0
Arthur Lambourn, Wellington 23 5 10 13 0
John Leeson, Waikato 24 5 9 13 0
Athol Mahoney, Bush 25 6 2 14 7
J. E. Manchester, Canterbury 26 6 1 14 2
Hawea Mataira, Hawke's Bay 23 5 11 14 2
D. S. Max, Nelson 28 6 2 16 0
R. M. McKenzie, Manawatu 22 6 0 15 0
H. F. McLean, Auckland 26 6 14 0

Manager: A. J. Geddes (Southland)

A. H. Andrews (Canterbury) could not travel after being selected; his place was taken by Barry. On returning to New Zealand the team played and won a match against “The Rest” at Wellington.

Match Record

1 Aug – v. Western Districts At Orange Won, 51–10
4 Aug – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 18–16
6 Aug – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 16–13
11 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Lost, 11–25
15 Aug – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 31–14
18 Aug – v. An Australian XV At Brisbane Won, 11–6
22 Aug – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 35–3
25 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Drew, 3–3
176–90

Summary

Played, 8: won, 6; drew, 1; lost, 1.

The 1935 New Zealand Team, Tour of British Isles and Canada

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
G. D. M. Gilbert, West Coast 24 6 13 3
Three-quarters:
Nelson Ball, Wellington 26 5 9 10 11
H. M. Brown, Auckland 24 5 8 10 11
T. H. C. Caughey, Auckland 23 6 0 12 2
G. F. Hart, Canterbury 26 5 9 11 7
N. A. Mitchell, Southland 21 5 11 13 3
C. J. Oliver, Canterbury 29 5 10 12 1
Five-eighths:
J. L. Griffiths, Wellington 23 5 7 10 1
J. R. Page, Wellington 27 5 7 11 2
David Solomon, Auckland 22 5 8 11 13
E. W. T. Tindill, Wellington 24 5 8 11 13
Halfbacks:
M. M. N. Corner, Auckland 25 5 5 9 6
B. S. Sadler, Wellington 20 5 5 9 13
Forwards:
G. T. Adkins, South Canterbury 24 5 11 14 8
J. J. Best, Marlborough 21 6 0 14 6
W. R. Collins, Hawke's Bay 24 6 2 15 6
Douglas Dalton, Hawke's Bay 22 5 9 13 6
W. E. Hadley, Auckland 25 5 10 13 2
John Hore, Otago 27 5 10 12 10
R. R. King, West Coast 24 6 2 14 0
Arthur Lambourn, Wellington 24 5 10 13 2
Athol Mahoney, Bush 26 6 2 14 3
J. E. Manchester (Captain), Canterbury 27 6 1 14 3
R. M. McKenzie, Manawatu 23 6 0 15 0
H. F. McLean, Auckland 27 6 14 0
C. S. Pepper, Auckland 23 5 10 12 9
S. T. Reid, Hawke's Bay 22 6 2 14 13
F. H. Vorrath, Otago 26 6 0 13 7
J. G. Wynyard, Waikato 20 6 3 14 2

Manager: V. R. S. Meredith (Auckland)

Match Record

1935
14 Sep – v. Devonshire and Cornwall At Devonport Won, 35–6
19 Sep – v. Midland Counties At Coventry Won, 9–3
21 Sep – v. Yorkshire and Cumberland At Bradford Won, 14–3
25 Sep – v. Abertillery and Cross Keys At Abertillery Won, 31–6
28 Sep – v. Swansea Club At Swansea Lost, 3–11
3 Oct – v. Gloucester and Somersetshire At Bristol Won, 23–3
5 Oct – v. Lancashire and Cheshire At Birkenhead Won, 21–8
9 Oct – v. Northumberland and Durham At Gosforth Won, 10–6
12 Oct – v. South of Scotland At Hawick Won, 11–8
16 Oct – v. Glasgow and Edinburgh At Glasgow Won, 9–8
19 Oct – v. Combined Services At Aldershot Won, 6–5
22 Oct – v. Llanelly Club At Llanelly Won, 16–8
26 Oct – v. Cardiff Club At Cardiff Won, 20–5
31 Oct – v. Newport Club At Newport Won, 17–5
2 Nov – v. London Counties At Twickenham Won, 11–0
6 Nov – v. Oxford University At Oxford Won, 10–9
9 Nov – v. Hampshire and Sussex At Bournemouth Won, 14–8
14 Nov – v. Cambridge University At Cambridge Won, 25–5
16 Nov – v. Leicester and East Midlands At Leicester Won, 16–3
23 Nov – v. SCOTLAND At Edinburgh Won, 18–8
27 Nov – v. North of Scotland At Aberdeen Won, 12–6
30 Nov – v. Ulster At Belfast Drew, 3–3
7 Dec – v. IRELAND At Dublin Won, 17–9
12 Dec – v. Welsh Mid-Districts At Aberdare Won, 31–10
14 Dec – v. Neath and Aberavon At Aberavon Won, 13–3
21 Dec – v. WALES At Cardiff Lost, 12–13
26 Dec – v. London Counties At Twickenham Won, 24–5
1936
4 Jan – v. ENGLAND At Twickenham Lost, 0–13
431–180
25 Jan – v. Vancouver At Vancouver Won, 32–0
29 Jan – v. Victoria (B.C.) At Victoria Won, 27–0
490–183

Summary

Played, 30: won, 26; drew, 1; lost, 3.

The 1938 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
J. M. Taylor, Otago 26 5 9 12 2
Three-quarters:
John Dick, Auckland 25 5 10 12 7
N. A. Mitchell (Captain), Otago 24 5 11 13 7
T. C. Morrison, South Canterbury 24 6 0 12 7
W. J. Phillips, King Country 25 6 0 13 7
A. W. Wesney, Southland 23 5 11 13
A. H. Wright, Wellington 24 5 10½ 13 6
Five-eighths:
Trevor Berghan, Otago 23 5 11 10
J. L. Griffiths, Wellington 26 5 8 10 0
J. A. Hooper, Canterbury 24 5 10 11 0
J. L. Sullivan, Taranaki 23 5 10½ 12 9
Halfbacks:
C. K. Saxton, South Canterbury 25 5 5 10 7
E. W. T. Tindill, Wellington 27 5 8 10 9
Forwards:
A. W. Bowman, Hawke's Bay 24 6 2 14 10
W. N. Carson, Auckland 22 5 11½ 14 3
Douglas Dalton, Hawke's Bay 25 5 9 13 10
V. L. George, Southland 29 5 11½ 14 4
E. S. Jackson, Hawke's Bay 24 5 11 13 10
R. R. King, West Coast 27 6 2 14 7
Arthur Lambourn, Wellington 27 5 10½ 13 11
R. M. McKenzie, Manawatu 27 6 15 3
H. M. Milliken, Canterbury 24 5 11¾ 15 4
A. A. Parkhill, Otago 26 5 11 14 3
C. E. Quaid, Otago 29 5 9 13 8
C. W. Williams, Canterbury 22 6 2 14 12
J. G. Wynyard, Waikato 23 6 3 14 8

Managers: G. J. Adams (Wanganui) and A. McDonald (Wellington)

When first selected Dick was indisposed and unable to travel, Wright then being included in the side. Later, Dick was available, and supporters paid his expenses to Australia, where he joined the team to play in the sixth match.

Match Record

16 Jul – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 28–8
20 Jul – v. Combined Western At Wellington Won, 31–0
23 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 24–9
27 Jul – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 39–16
30 Jul – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 30–9
3 Aug – v. Darling Downs At Toowoomba Won, 36–6
6 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 20–14
10 Aug – v. Federal Capital Territory At Canberra Won, 57–5
13 Aug – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 14–6
279–73

Summary

Played, 9: won, 9.

The 1947 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullbacks:
R. W. H. Scott, Auckland 25 5 10 12 8
T. R. D. Webster, Southland 26 6 0 12 10
Three-quarters:
W. G. Argus, Canterbury 25 6 1 13 0
M. P. Goddard, South Canterbury 25 5 9 12 5
D. F. Mason, Wellington 23 5 9 11 8
J. K. McLean, King Country 23 5 10½ 12 9
J. B. Smith, North Auckland 24 5 9 12 10
Five-eighths:
F. R. Allen (Captain), Auckland 27 5 10 12 6
M. B. Couch, Wairarapa 20 5 9 12 10
J. C. Kearney, Otago 27 5 8 12 0
Peter Smith, North Auckland 22 5 9 12 0
Halfbacks:
V. D. Bevan, Wellington 24 5 5 11 5
P. L. Tetzlaff, Auckland 26 5 3 10 10
Forwards:
K. D. Arnold, Waikato 27 5 11 13 7
E. H. Catley, Waikato 31 6 0 14 2
L. S. Connolly, Southland 25 5 10 15 2
R. A. Dalton, Wellington 28 5 11 14 7
H. F. Frazer, Hawke's Bay 31 6 1 15 2
L. A. Grant, South Canterbury 24 6 2 14 7
F. G. Hobbs, Canterbury 27 6 2 14 7
James McCormick, Hawke's Bay 23 6 0 14 0
J. G. Simpson, Auckland 25 6 0 14 12
N. H. Thornton, Auckland 28 6 14 10
R. M. White, Wellington 29 6 1 14 6
Charles Willocks, Otago 27 6 1 14 7

Manager: H. S. Strang (Southland)

Assistant Manager: N. A. McKenzie (Hawke's Bay)

Match Record
4 Jun – v. Australian Capital Territory At Canberra Won, 58–11
7 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 9–12
10 Jun – v. A New South Wales XV At Sydney Won, 26–17
14 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 13–5
16 Jun – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 23–14
18 Jun – v. Queensland At Toowoomba Won, 25–9
21 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 36–3
25 Jun – v. Combined Northern At Newcastle Won, 43–14
28 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 27–14
260–99

On the return to New Zealand the side lost to Auckland at Auckland.

Summary

Played, 9: won, 8; lost, 1.

The 1949 New Zealand Team, Tour of South Africa

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullbacks:
J. W. Goddard, South Canterbury 28 5 9 11 3
R. W. H. Scott, Auckland 26 5 10 12 8
Wing Three-quarters:
E. G. Boggs, Auckland 26 5 11 12 12
I. J. Botting, Otago 26 5 11½ 12 3
Peter Henderson, Wanganui 22 5 12 10
W. A. Meates, Otago 25 6 0 12 10
Centre Three-quarters:
R. R. Elvidge, Otago 25 5 11 12 12
M. P. Goddard, South Canterbury 26 5 12 0
Second Five-eighths:
F. R. Allen (Captain), Auckland 28 5 10 12 4
K. E. Gudsell, Wanganui 23 5 9 12 12
First Five-eighths:
N. W. Black, Auckland 23 5 11 0
G. W. Delamore, Wellington 28 5 10 12
J. C. Kearney, Otago 28 5 8 11 5
Halfbacks:
W. J. M. Conrad, Waikato 23 5 9 12 13
L. T. Savage, Canterbury 20 5 6 10 7
Back-row Forwards:
L. A. Grant, South Canterbury 25 6 2 14 0
N. H. Thornton, Auckland 29 6 14 2
Side-row Forwards:
P. J. B. Crowley, Auckland 24 6 2 14 10
Peter Johnstone, Otago 26 6 0 13 7
J. R. McNab, Otago 24 6 0 14 0
Locks:
H. F. Frazer, Hawke's Bay 32 6 1 15 0
L. R. Harvey, Otago 29 6 14 12
M. J. McHugh, Auckland 31 6 1 14 12
Charles Willocks, Otago 29 6 1 14 3
Front-row Forwards:
D. L. Christian, Auckland 24 5 11 13 10
R. A. Dalton, Otago 29 5 11 14 8
J. G. Simpson, Auckland 26 6 0 14 11
K. L. Skinner, Otago 20 6 14 7
Hookers:
E. H. Catley, Waikato 32 6 0 14 2
N. L. Wilson, Otago 25 5 11 13 5

Manager: J. H. Parker (Wellington)

Assistant Manager: A. McDonald (Wellington)

Match Record
31 May – v. Western Province Universities At Cape Town Won, 11–9
4 Jun – v. Boland At Wellington Won, 8–5
8 Jun – v. South-Western Districts At Oudtshoorn Won, 21–3
11 Jun – v. Eastern Province At Port Elizabeth Won, 6–3
15 Jun – v. Border At East London Lost, 0–9
18 Jun – v. Natal At Durban Won, 8–0
22 Jun – v. Western Transvaal At Potchefstroom Won, 19–3
25 Jun – v. A Transvaal XV At Johannesburg Won, 6–3
29 Jun – v. Orange Free State At Kroonstad Drew, 9–9
2 Jul – v. Eastern Transvaal At Springs Lost, 5–6
9 Jul – v. Western Province At Cape Town Won, 6–3
16 Jul – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Cape Town Lost, 11–15
23 Jul – v. Transvaal At Johannesburg Won, 13–3
27 Jul – v. Rhodesia At Bulawayo Lost, 8–10
30 Jul – v. Rhodesia At Salisbury Drew, 3–3
6 Aug – v. Northern Transvaal At Pretoria Won, 6–3
13 Aug – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Johannesburg Lost, 6–12
17 Aug – v. Northern Universities At Pretoria Won, 17–3
20 Aug – v. Griqualand West At Kimberley Won, 8–6
24 Aug – v. North-Eastern Districts At Aliwal North Won, 28–3
27 Aug – v. Orange Free State At Bloemfontein Won, 14–9
3 Sep – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Durban Lost, 3–9
10 Sep – v. Border At East London Drew, 6–6
17 Sep – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Port Elizabeth Lost, 8–11
230–146
21 Sep – v. Cape Town clubs* At Cape Town Drew 11–11
241–157

*Unofficial match not counted in the records.

Summary (Official Matches Only)

Played, 24: won, 14; drew, 3; lost, 7.

Note:W. G. Argus (Canterbury) was selected, but had to withdraw; his place was taken by Botting.

The 1951 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
M. S. Cockerill, Taranaki 23 5 11 12 2
Three-quarters:
R. H. Bell, Otago 25 6 0 13 7
N. P. Cherrington, North Auckland 27 6 0 14 5
Percy Erceg, Auckland 22 5 10 12 6
R. A. Jarden, Wellington 21 5 8 12 10
T. W. Lynch Ill, Canterbury 23 5 10 13 2
D. R. Wightman, Auckland 21 6 0 13 3
Five-eighths:
B. B. J. Fitzpatrick, Poverty Bay 20 5 11 13 1
L. S. Haig, Otago 28 5 10 12 7
J. M. Tanner, Auckland 24 5 11 12 10
A. L. Wilson, Southland 23 5 10 11 10
Halfbacks:
A. R. Reid, Waikato 22 5 3 9 6
L. B. Steele, Wellington 22 5 5 10 6
Forwards:
P. S. Burke, Taranaki 23 6 2 14 0
R. H. Duff, Canterbury 25 6 2 15 9
L. A. Grant, South Canterbury 27 6 2 14 3
I. A. Hammond, Marlborough 25 5 10 12 10
Peter Johnstone (Captain), Otago 28 6 0 13 10
W. A. McCaw, Southland 23 5 11 13 11
G. G. Mexted, Wellington 24 6 1 14 7
C. E. Robinson, Southland 24 6 0 13 0
K. L. Skinner, Otago 23 6 0 15 4
R. A. White, Poverty Bay 24 6 2 16 4
H. W. Wilson, Otago 27 5 11 15 2
N. L. Wilson, Otago 27 5 11 13 7

Co-managers: R. W. S. Botting (Otago) and L. A. H. Clode (Wellington)

Match Record
11 Jun – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 20–6
16 Jun – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 24–3
20 Jun – v. Australian United Services At Sydney Won, 15–6
23 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 8–0
27 Jun – v. Central West At Parkes Won, 65–6
30 Jun – v. An Australian XV At Melbourne Won, 56–11
4 Jul – v. A Combined XV At Wagga Wagga Won, 48–10
7 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 17–11
11 Jul – v. New England At Armidale Won, 49–6
14 Jul – v. Queensland At Toowoomba Won, 19–9
18 Jul – v. Brisbane At Brisbane Won, 29–9
21 Jul – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 16–6
366–83

Summary

Played, 12: won, 12.

Note: On the return to New Zealand the team played a match against Auckland and won.

The 1953 New Zealand Team, Tour of The British Isles, France, Canada, and California

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullbacks:
J. W. Kelly, Auckland 26 6 0 13 4
R. W. H. Scott, Auckland 32 5 11 12 10
Wing Three-quarters:
M. J. Dixon, Canterbury 24 5 11 8
A. E. G. Elsom, Canterbury 28 6 0 12 1
W. S. S. Freebairn, Manawatu 21 5 9 11 6
R. A. Jarden, Wellington 23 5 8 12 13
Centre Three-quarters:
J. T. Fitzgerald, Wellington 25 5 9 12 7
J. M. Tanner, Auckland 26 6 0 13 9
Second Five-eighths:
B. B. J. Fitzpatrick, Wellington 22 5 10 12 12
C. J. Loader, Wellington 22 5 10 11 2
D. D. Wilson, Canterbury 22 5 10 11 7
First Five-eighths:
R. G. Bowers, Wellington 20 5 7 11 0
L. S. Haig, Otago 30 5 10 12 9
Halfbacks:
V. D. Bevan, Wellington 31 5 5 11 2
Keith Davis, Auckland 23 5 7 11 8
Back-row Forwards:
W. A. McCaw, Southland 26 5 11 13 9
R. C. Stuart (Captain), Canterbury 32 6 14 2
Side-row Forwards:
W. H. Clark, Wellington 23 6 13 0
P. F. Hilton-Jones,* North Auckland 21 6 2 15 0
R. J. O'Dea, Thames Valley 23 6 3 14 10
O. D. Oliver, Otago 22 6 2 14 7
Lock Forwards:
K. P. Bagley, Manawatu 22 6 15 6
G. N. Dalzell, Canterbury 32 6 2 16 1
R. A. White, Poverty Bay 28 6 16 0
Front-row Supports:
I. J. Clarke, Waikato 22 5 10 14 6
B. P. Eastgate, Canterbury 26 5 10 14 4
K. L. Skinner, Otago 25 6 1 15 4
H. L. White, Auckland 24 6 1 15 5
Hookers:
R. C. Hemi, Waikato 20 6 0 13 7
C. A. Woods, Southland 24 5 9 13 7

Manager: J. N. Millard (Wellington)

Assistant Manager: A. E. Marslin (Otago)

*Usual designation, P. F. Jones.

NOTE—Particulars are those at the time of selection.

Match Record
1953
31 Oct – v. Southern Counties At Hove Won, 24–0
4 Nov – v. Cambridge University At Cambridge Won, 22–11
7 Nov – v. London Counties At Twickenham Won, 11–0
11 Nov – v. Oxford University At Oxford Won, 14–5
14 Nov – v. Western Counties At Bristol Won, 11–0
17 Nov – v. Llanelly Club At Llanelly Won, 17–3
21 Nov – v. Cardiff Club At Cardiff Lost, 3–8
25 Nov – v. Glasgow and Edinburgh At Glasgow Won, 23–3
28 Nov – v. South of Scotland At Galashiels Won, 32–0
2 Dec – v. North of Scotland At Aberdeen Won, 28–3
5 Dec – v. Leicestershire and East Midlands At Leicester Won, 3–0
9 Dec – v. South-Western Counties At Camborne Won, 9–0
12 Dec – v. Swansea Club At Swansea Drew, 6–6
19 Dec – v. WALES At Cardiff Lost, 8–13
23 Dec – v. Abertillery and Ebbw Vale At Abertillery Won, 22–3
26 Dec – v. Combined Services At Twickenham Won, 40–8
30 Dec – v. Midland Counties At Birmingham Won, 18–3
1954
2 Jan – v. Ulster At Belfast Drew, 5–5
9 Jan – v. IRELAND At Dublin Won, 14–3
13 Jan – v. Munster At Cork Won, 6–3
16 Jan – v. Pontypool and Cross Keys At Pontypool Won, 19–6
21 Jan – v. Newport Club At Newport Won, 11–6
23 Jan – v. Neath and Aberavon At Neath Won, 11–5
30 Jan – v. ENGLAND At Twickenham Won, 5–0
6 Feb – v. North-Eastern Counties At Bradford Won, 16–0
13 Feb – v. SCOTLAND At Edinburgh Won, 3–0
17 Feb – v. North-Western Counties At Manchester Won, 17–3
20 Feb – v. Barbarians Club At Cardiff Won, 19–5
417–102
24 Feb – v. South-West France At Bordeaux Lost, 8–11
27 Feb – v. FRANCE At Paris Lost, 0–3
425–116
1 Mar – v. South-Eastern Counties* At Ipswich Won, 21–13
446–129
9 Mar – v. Victoria (B.C.) At Victoria Won, 39–3
11 Mar – v. University of British Columbia At Vancouver Won, 42–3
13 Mar – v. British Columbia Mainland At Vancouver Won, 37–11
17 Mar – v. University of California At Berkeley Won, 14–6
20 Mar – v. California All Stars At San Francisco Won, 20–0
598–152

*An extra match played to replace the abandoned return London Counties fixture.

Summary

Played, 36: won, 30; drew, 2; lost, 4.

The 1957 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
D. B. Clarke, Waikato 23 6 2 15 12
Three-quarters:
M. J. Dixon, Canterbury 28 5 11 10
R. F. McMullen, Auckland 24 5 9 11 7
P. T. Walsh, Counties 21 5 9 12 5
J. R. Watt, Southland 21 5 11 12 5
Five-eighths:
W. R. Archer, Southland 26 5 8 11 10
Ross H. Brown, Taranaki 22 5 9 12 3
W. N. Gray, Bay of Plenty 24 5 11 13 0
H. J. Levien, Otago 21 5 9 12 3
T. R. Lineen, Auckland 21 6 0 12 7
Halfbacks:
B. P. J. Molloy, Canterbury 25 5 8 12 1
A. R. Reid (Captain), Waikato 28 5 3 9 8
Forwards:
P. S. Burke, Taranaki 29 6 3 14 8
I. J. Clarke, Waikato 26 5 10½ 14 12
W. D. Gillespie, Otago 22 6 14 7
R. C. Hemi, Waikato 23 6 0 14 4
S./Sgt. S. F. Hill, Canterbury 30 6 2 15 6
I. N. MacEwan, Wellington 23 6 3 16 3
F. S. McAtamney, Otago 23 5 11 14 9
D. N. McIntosh, Wellington 26 6 2 14 12
C. E. Meads, King Country 20 6 4 15 9
E. A. R. Pickering, Waikato 20 6 2 14 12
A. J. Soper, Southland 20 6 0 13 12
W. J. Whineray, Canterbury 21 6 0 14 12
Dennis Young, Canterbury 27 5 8 13 6

Manager: W. A. G. Craddock (Buller)

Assistant Manager: R. A. Everest (Waikato)

Match Record
18 May – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 19–3
22 May – v. Western New South Wales At Warren Won, 33–6
25 May – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 25–11
28 May – v. Queensland* At Brisbane Won, 30–0
1 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 22–9
5 Jun – v. New England At Gunnedah Won, 38–14
8 Jun – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 20–9
12 Jun – v. South-West Zone At Grenfell Won, 86–0
15 Jun – v. Australian Capital Territory At Canberra Won, 40–8
17 Jun – v. Australian Barbarian Club At Sydney Won, 23–6
19 Jun – v. Riverina At Wagga Wagga Won, 48–11
22 Jun – v. Victoria At Melbourne Won, 28–3
26 Jun – v. South Australia* At Adelaide Won, 51–3
463–83

* Played under floodlights

Summary

Played, 13: won, 13.

Note: An unofficial match was played at Wollongong on 14 May against Illawarra and won, 37–3. The fixture has been ruled second class by the N.Z.R.F.U.

On the return to New Zealand the side was defeated by Canterbury.

The 1960 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia, South Africa, South-West Africa, and Rhodesia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullbacks:
D. B. Clarke, Waikato 26 6 2 16 8
W. A. Davies, Auckland 20 5 9 12 10
Three-quarters:
D. H. Cameron, Mid-Canterbury 21 6 0 13 11
R. W. Caulton, Wellington 23 5 11½ 12 1
K. F. Laidlaw, Southland 24 5 10 12 2
R. F. McMullen, Auckland 24 5 9 12 7
T. P. A. O'Sullivan, Taranaki 23 5 8 11 0
J. R. Watt, Wellington 24 5 11½ 12 7
Five-eighths:
S. G. Bremner, Canterbury 29 5 10 12 12
A. H. Clarke, Auckland 22 5 8 11 10
T. R. Lineen, Auckland 24 6 0 12 0
S. R. Nesbit, Auckland 24 5 6 10 0
Halfbacks:
K. C. Briscoe, Taranaki 23 5 3 11 12
R. J. Urbahn, Taranaki 25 5 9 9 11
Forwards:
E. J. Anderson, Bay of Plenty 29 6 1 14 12
R. J. Boon,* Taranaki 25 5 10½ 14 7
H. C. Burry, Canterbury 29 6 0 14 1
I. J. Clarke, Waikato 29 5 10½ 14 3
R. J. Conway, Otago 25 5 9 12 12
W. D. Gillespie, Otago 25 6 14 2
D. J. Graham, Canterbury 25 5 10 13 0
R. C. Hemi, Waikato 26 6 0 15 3
R. H. Horsley, Wellington 27 6 15 12
M. W. Irwin, Otago 25 6 16 4
P. F. Jones, North Auckland 28 6 17 2
I. N. MacEwan, Wellington 26 6 3 16 8
C. E. Meads, King Country 23 6 4 15 13
E. A. R. Pickering, Waikato 23 6 2 14 13
K. R. Tremain, Canterbury 22 6 2 15 0
W. J. Whineray (Captain), Auckland 24 6 0 15 2
Dennis Young, Canterbury 30 5 9 13 10

Manager: T. H. Pearce (Auckland)

Assistant Manager: J. L. Sullivan (Taranaki)

*A reinforcement flown to South Africa when R. C. Hemi was injured.

†Playing name of P. F. Hilton-Jones.

Match Record
In Australia
14 May – v. Queensland At Sydney* Won, 32–3
14 May – v. New South Wales At Sydney Won, 27–0
18 May – v. Victoria – South Australia At Orange* Won, 30–6
18 May – v. New South Wales Country At Orange Won, 38–6
21 May – v. Western Australia At Perth Won, 57–0
184–15

*Both teams travelled.

In South African R.F.U. Section

28 May – v. Northern Universities At Potchefstroom Won, 45–6
31 May – v. Natal At Durban Drew, 6–6
4 Jun – v. Griqualand West At Kimberley Won, 21–9
8 Jun – v. South-West Africa At Windhoek Won, 27–3
11 Jun – v. Boland At Wellington Won, 16–0
15 Jun – v. Western Province Universities At Cape Town Won, 14–3
18 Jun – v. Northern Transvaal At Pretoria Won, 27–3
25 Jun – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Johannesburg Lost, 0–13
29 Jun – v. A Rhodesian XV At Kitwe Won, 13–9
2 Jul – v. Rhodesia At Salisbury Won, 29–14
6 Jun – v. Orange Free State At Bloemfontein Lost, 8–9
9 Jul – v. Junior Springboks At Durban Won, 20–6
13 Jul – v. Eastern Province At Port Elizabeth Won, 16–3
16 Jul – v. Western Province At Cape Town Won, 20–8
19 Jul – v. South-Western Districts At Oudtshoorn Won, 18–6
23 Jul – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Cape Town Won, 11–3
27 Jul – v. Central Universities At East London Won, 21–12
30 Jul – v. Eastern Transvaal At Springs Won, 11–6
3 Aug – v. South African Combined Services At Pretoria Lost, 3–8
6 Aug – v. Transvaal At Johannesburg Won, 19–3
9 Aug – v. Western Transvaal At Potchefstroom Won, 28–3
13 Aug – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Bloemfontein Drew, 11–11
17 Aug – v. North-Eastern Districts At Aliwal North Won, 15–6
20 Aug – v. Border At East London Won, 30–3
27 Aug – v. SOUTH AFRICA At Port Elizabeth Lost, 3–8
3 Sep – v. A Transvaal XV At Johannesburg Won, 9–3
441–164
Summary
Played Won Drew Lost
In Australia 5 5 0 0
In Africa and Rhodesia 26 20 2 4
31 25 2 4

On its return to New Zealand, the team played a match against “The Rest” of New Zealand at Wellington and won (20–8).

The 1962 New Zealand Team, Tour of Australia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
D. B. Clarke, Waikato 28 6 1 16 10
Three-quarters:
T. R. Heeps, Wellington 24 5 11 12 0
P. F. Little, Auckland 27 5 11 12 3
D. W. McKay, Auckland 24 5 8 11 6
T. P. A. O'Sullivan, Taranaki 25 5 8 11 1
J. R. Watt, Wellington 27 5 11 12 12
Five-eighths:
R. H. Brown, Taranaki 26 5 10 12 3
R. C. Moreton, Canterbury 20 5 9 12 3
B. A. Watt, Canterbury 23 5 8 11 13
T. N. Wolfe, Wellington 20 5 6 10 10
Halfbacks:
K. C. Briscoe, Taranaki 25 5 4 11 11
D. M. Connor, Auckland 26 5 11 12 4
Forwards:
K. E. Barry, Thames Valley 26 6 2 15 10
I. J. Clarke, Waikato 31 5 10½ 14 10
J. N. Creighton, Canterbury 25 5 11 14 4
D. J. Graham, Canterbury 27 5 11 13 2
J. M. Le Lievre, Canterbury 28 5 11 14 12
I. N. MacEwan, Wellington 28 6 3 16 8
C. E. Meads, King Country 26 6 4 16 0
S. T. Meads, King Country 23 6 15 7
W. J. Nathan, Auckland 21 5 11½ 14 6
K. R. Tremain, Hawke's Bay 24 6 2 14 13
W. J. Whineray (Captain), Auckland 27 6 0 15 2
V. M. Yates, North Auckland 24 6 0 13 8
Dennis Young, Canterbury 32 5 9 14 0

Manager: J. D. King (Wellington)

Assistant Manager: R. G. Bush (Auckland)

Match Record
16 May – v. Central West At Bathurst Won, 41–6
19 May – v. New South Wales At Sydney Lost, 11–12
22 May – v. Queensland At Brisbane Won, 15–5
26 May – v. AUSTRALIA At Brisbane Won, 20–6
30 May – v. Northern New South Wales At Quirindi Won, 103–0
2 Jun – v. Newcastle At Newcastle Won, 29–6
4 Jun – v. AUSTRALIA At Sydney Won, 14–5
9 Jun – v. Southern New South Wales At Canberra Won, 58–6
13 Jun – v. South Australia At Adelaide Won, 77–0
16 Jun – v. Victoria At Melbourne Won, 58–3
426–49

Summary

Played, 10: won, 9; lost, 1.

The 1963 New Zealand Team, Tour of British Isles, France, and British Columbia

Height Weight
Age ft in. st. lb
Fullback:
D. B. Clarke, Waikato 29 6 2 17 5
Three-quarters:
R. W. Caulton, Wellington 26 6 0 12 0
W. L. Davis, Hawke's Bay 20 5 11 11 10
M. J. Dick, Auckland 22 5 9 12 9
P. F. Little, Auckland 29 6 0 12 3
I. R. MacRae, Hawke's Bay 20 6 1 13 9
I. S. T. Smith, Otago 22 5 11 13 2
Five-eighths:
D. A. Arnold, Canterbury 22 5 8 10 7
M. A. Herewini, Auckland 24 5 6 12 3
E. W. Kirton, Otago 23 5 9 12 10
P. T. Walsh, Counties 27 5 9 13 1
B. A. Watt, Canterbury 24 5 9 11 13
Halfbacks:
K. C. Briscoe, Taranaki 27 5 7 12 7
C. R. Laidlaw, Otago 19 5 9 12 5
Forwards:
K. E. Barry, Thames Valley 27 6 2 15 13
I. J. Clarke, Waikato 32 5 11 14 13
D. J. Graham, Canterbury 28 5 11 13 2
K. F. Gray, Wellington 25 6 2 15 8
R. H. Horsley, Manawatu 31 6 16 2
J. M. Le Lievre, Canterbury 30 6 0 15 7
B. J. Lochore, Wairarapa 23 6 3 15 0
John Major, Taranaki 23 5 9 13 12
C. E. Meads, King Country 27 6 4 15 10
S. T. Meads, King Country 25 6 15 1
W. J. Nathan, Auckland 23 5 11½ 14 8
K. A. Nelson, Otago 24 6 14 12
A. J. Stewart, Canterbury 22 6 4 15 11
K. R. Tremain, Hawke's Bay 25 6 12 15 8
W. J. Whineray, O.B.E. (Captain), Auckland 28 6 0 15 7
Dennis Young, Canterbury 33 5 9 13 7

Manager: F. D. Kilby (Wellington)

Assistant Manager: N. J. McPhail (Canterbury)

March Record
1963
23 Oct – v. Oxford University At Oxford Won, 19–3
26 Oct – v. Southern Counties At Hove Won, 32–3
30 Oct – v. Newport Club At Newport Lost, 0–3
2 Nov – v. Aberavon and Neath At Port Talbot Won, 11–6
6 Nov – v. Abertillery and Ebbw Vale At Abertillery Won, 13–0
9 Nov – v. London Counties At Twickenham Won, 27–0
13 Nov – v. Cambridge – University At Cambridge Won, 20–6
16 Nov – v. South of Scotland At Hawick Won, 8–0
20 Nov – v. Glasgow and Edinburgh At Glasgow Won, 33–3
23 Nov – v. Cardiff Club At Cardiff Won, 6–5
27 Nov – v. Pontypool and Cross Keys At Pontypool Won, 11–0
30 Nov – v. South-Western Counties At Exeter Won, 38–6
3 Dec – v. Midland Counties At Coventry Won, 37–9
7 Dec – v. IRELAND At Dublin Won, 6–5
11 Dec – v. Munster At Limerick Won, 6–3
14 Dec – v. Swansea Club At Swansea Won, 16–9
17 Dec – v. Western Counties At Bristol Won, 22–14
21 Dec – v. WALES At Cardiff Won, 6–0
26 Dec – v. Combined Services At Twickenham Won, 23–9
28 Dec – v. Midland Counties At Leicester Won, 14–6
31 Dec – v. Llanelly Club At Llanelly Won, 22–8
1964
4 Jan – v. ENGLAND At Twickenham Won, 14–0
8 Jan – v. North-Western Counties At Manchester Won, 12–3
11 Jan – v. North-Eastern Counties At Harrogate Won, 17–11
14 Jan – v. North of Scotland At Aberdeen Won, 15–3
18 Jan – v. SCOTLAND At Murrayfield Drew, 0–0
22 Jan – v. Leinster At Dublin Won, 11–8
25 Jan – v. Ulster At Belfast Won, 24–5
29 Jan – v. South-Eastern Counties At Bournemouth Won, 9–6
1 Feb – v. France “B” At Toulouse Won, 17–8
5 Feb – v. South-West France At Bordeaux Won, 23–0
8 Feb – v. FRANCE At Paris Won, 12–3
12 Feb – v. South-East France At Lyon Won, 8–5
15 Feb – v. Barbarian Club At Cardiff Won, 36–3
22 Feb – v. British Columbia Under-25 XV At Vancouver Won, 6–3
24 Feb – v. British Columbia At Vancouver Won, 39–3
613–159

Summary

Played, 36: won, 34; drew, 1; lost, 1.