George Harper (rugby union)

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George Harper
Date of birth (1867-08-19)19 August 1867
Place of birth Nelson, New Zealand
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Place of death Paeroa, New Zealand
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
School Nelson College
Occupation(s) Farmer[1]
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Three-quarter
New Zealand No. 41
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1886–95 Nelson
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1893  New Zealand 0 (0)

George Harper (19 August 1867 – 7 June 1937) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A three-quarter, Harper represented Nelson at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on the 1893 tour to Australia. He played three matches for the All Blacks, but did not play in an international.[2]

Harper was educated at Nelson College from 1882 to 1885.[3] He died suddenly in 1937 after boarding a train at Paeroa station.[1]

References

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  3. Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition


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