Henry Butland

Henry Butland (11 February 1872 – 2 December 1956) was a rugby union player who represented New Zealand in the national side (the All Blacks), playing in the halfback position.

Henry Butland

Butland in 1893
Date of birth	(1872-02-11)11 February 1872
Place of birth	Westport, New Zealand
Date of death	2 December 1956(1956-12-02) (aged 84)
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb; 12 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback All Black No. 20 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1894–95 West Coast 3 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1893–94 New Zealand 9 (9)

Born in Westport in 1872, he represented West Coast at a provincial level. He was a member of the All Blacks in 1893 and 1894, playing nine matches for the team, but no internationals.[1]

Following the death of Robert Oliphant in January 1956, Butland held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black. He died on 2 December 1956 and was buried at Hokitika Cemetery.[2]

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Henry Butland". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
2. "Cemetery enquiry". Westland District Council. Retrieved 14 September 2014.

Records
Preceded by Robert Oliphant	Oldest living All Black 18 January 1956 – 2 December 1956	Succeeded by Donald Watson