Harry Frost (rugby union)

Harry Frost (27 February 1869 – 6 July 1954) was an All Blacks rugby union player from New Zealand. He was a forward.

Birth nameHarry Frost
Date of birth(1869-02-27)27 February 1869
Place of birthRiccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Date of death6 July 1954(1954-07-06) (aged 85)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1894 New Zealand

He played one match for the All Blacks in 1896 against Queensland, when John (James) Swindley had to withdraw because of injury.

He played for Canterbury, and was a longterm sports administrator with the NZRFU (and the first New Zealand representative to become a life member, in 1939). He was born in Riccarton, Christchurch and died in Auckland.

References

  • "Harry Frost at All Blacks.com". New Zealand Rugby Union.

    Bibliography

    • Palenski, R., Chester, R., and McMillan, N., (2005). The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Rugby (4th ed.). Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86971-026-6


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