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 nameLouis Allen
Date of birth(1870-10-30)30 October 1870
Place of birthNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Date of death17 October 1932(1932-10-17) (aged 61)
Place of deathNelson, New Zealand
Weight76 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.


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