Henry Roberts (rugby union)

Henry Roberts (1862 – 1 January 1949) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Roberts represented Wellington and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the first New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1884. He played seven matches for the All Blacks, none of them internationals. His son Teddy, also a halfback, was a member of the All Blacks in 1913, making them the team's first father–son representatives.[1]

Henry Roberts
Date of birth1862
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Date of death (aged 86)
Place of deathWellington, New Zealand
Notable relative(s)Teddy Roberts (son)
Victor du Chateau (grandson)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
All Black No. 10
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1883–89
1887–88		 Wellington
Canterbury		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1884  New Zealand 0 (0)
 
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1883–90Wellington
First-class debut24 March 1883 Wellington v Nelson
Last First-class21 February 1890 Wellington v New South Wales
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 12
Runs scored 213
Batting average 9.68
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 42
Balls bowled 403
Wickets 13
Bowling average 13.15
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 3–22
Catches/stumpings 4/0
Source: CricketArchive, 17 September 2014

Following the death of James O'Donnell in 1942, Roberts held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

Roberts also played first-class cricket for Wellington between 1883 and 1890.[1][2]

References
  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Harry Roberts". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. Henry Roberts at ESPNcricinfo
Records
Preceded by
James O'Donnell		 Oldest living All Black
1 May 1942 – 1 January 1949		 Succeeded by
Henry Braddon
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