Sydney Carleton

Sydney Russell Carleton (22 February 1904 – 23 October 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Carleton represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1928 and 1929. In his 21 matches for the All Blacks, including six internationals, he scored two tries.[1] He died on 23 October 1973 of blunt force trauma.

Sydney Carleton
Birth nameSydney Russell Carleton
Date of birth(1904-02-22)22 February 1904
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death23 October 1973(1973-10-23) (aged 69)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolChristchurch Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
All Black No. 334
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1923–30 Canterbury 34 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1928–29 New Zealand 6 (0)

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Syd Carleton". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 February 2016.


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