John Stalker (rugby union)

John Stalker (11 February 1881 – 28 November 1931) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth and three-quarter, Stalker represented Otago and Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1903 tour of Australia. He played six matches on that tour but did not appear in any internationals. Stalker later became a referee, officiating at matches to provincial level.[1]

John Stalker

Date of birth	(1881-02-11)11 February 1881
Place of birth	Dunedin, New Zealand
Date of death	28 November 1931(1931-11-28) (aged 50)
Place of death	Feilding, New Zealand
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Occupation(s)	Retail manager
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second five-eighth, three-quarter All Black No. 104 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1902–03 1904–14 Otago Manawatu 44 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1903 New Zealand 0 (0)

Stalker also enjoyed some success as an athlete, finishing second in the 440 yards at the 1901 national championships, and representing New Zealand at the Australasian championships the same year.[1]

References

1. Akers, Clive. "John Stalker". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2015.