Lewis Allen (rugby union)

Louis Allen (30 October 1870 – 17 October 1932) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre and five-eighth, Allen represented Taranaki and, briefly, Manawatu at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side between 1896 and 1901, appearing in 13 matches, but no test matches as New Zealand did not play its first full international until 1903.[1] Lewis died in Nelson in 1932,[1] and was buried at Wakapuaka Cemetery.[2]

Lewis Allen

Birth name	Louis Allen
Date of birth	(1870-10-30)30 October 1870
Place of birth	New Plymouth, New Zealand
Date of death	17 October 1932(1932-10-17) (aged 61)
Place of death	Nelson, New Zealand
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Notable relative(s)	Louis Allen, Finnlay Balmer-Allen, Christian Balmer-Allen, Mitchell Balmer-Allen
Occupation(s)	Rugby Union Player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, five-eighth All Black No. 56 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1893–1903 1905 Taranaki Manawatu 40 1 (51) National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1896–1901 New Zealand 0 (0)

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Louis Allen". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
2. "Cemeteries database". Nelson City Council. Retrieved 30 October 2015.