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 birth	1862
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Date of death	1 January 1949 (aged 86)
Place of death	Wellington, 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
Years	Team
1883–90	Wellington
First-class debut	24 March 1883 Wellington v Nelson
Last First-class	21 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