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1924–25 New Zealand Rugby Union Tour Of Britain, Ireland And France
The Invincibles was a nickname given to the 1924–25 New Zealand national team which toured the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada. The team was captained by Cliff Porter, and numbered among its top players George Nēpia and brothers Cyril and Maurice Brownlie. During the test against England Cyril Brownlie was sent off by the Welsh referee Albert Freethy, the first player to be sent off from a test. Between September 1924 and February 1925, the team played 32 games including four test matches, one each against Ireland, England, Wales, and France. They won all 32 games, scoring 838 points and only having 116 points scored against them. Cliff Porter was tour captain, but played only 17 of the 32 games due to injury, including just one test (against France). During the remaining games, tour vice-captain Johnstone Richardson (Jock) took over the captaincy. Touring party Management *Manager: Stanley Dean (Wellington) *Captain: Cliff Porter Full-backs * George N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Porter
Scottish-born Clifford Glen Porter (5 May 1899 in Edinburgh – 12 November 1976 in Wellington) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Playing as a wing forward, he represented Wellington at a provincial level and captained the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987, .... He represented New Zealand in 41 international matches, seven of them at full test level, scoring 16 tries. Porter replaced Ces Badeley as captain of the New Zealand team, leading them on the 1924-5 tour during which they gained the name of The Invincibles, winning all 32 of the matches they played. External links * 1899 births 1976 deaths New Zealand international rugby union players People educated at Wellington College (New Zealand) New Zealand rugby un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Lucas (rugby Union)
Frederick William Lucas (30 January 1902 – 17 September 1957) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A three-quarter, Lucas represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1923 to 1930. He played 41 matches for the All Blacks including seven internationals. In the 1930s he coached Ponsonby and was a selector for the Auckland (1938–46), North Island (1939–46) and New Zealand (1945–46) teams. He was also a surf lifesaver, representing Piha Piha is a coastal settlement in West Auckland, on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, and especially ... at the New Zealand championships. References External links Photograph of Fred Lucas Crown Studios Ltd: negatives and prints. Ref 1/2-204818-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. 1902 births 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Cupples
Leslie Frank Cupples (8 February 1898 – 10 August 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Cupples represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1922 to 1925. He played 29 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals, scoring six tries in all. Cupples was almost certainly the only member of the Exclusive Brethren sect to play for the All Blacks. During World War I, Cupples served with the New Zealand Medical Corps in Egypt and on the Western Front, rising to the rank of corporal. He was attached to the No. 2 Field Ambulance, and in 1917 was awarded the Military Medal. Cupples farmed on Cambridge Rd near Hanlin Rd. He was particularly proud of his belted Galloway cattle. Cupples died in Hamilton on 10 August 1972, and was buried at Hautapu Cemetery, Cambridge Cambridge ( ) is a College town, university city and the county town in Cambridgeshire, England. It is located on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Hislop Parker
James Hislop Parker (1 February 1897 – 11 September 1980) was a New Zealand soldier, sportsman and businessman. He achieved distinction as a sprinter before representing his country at rugby union, including as a member of so-called " Invincibles" team of 1924–25. He was a decorated World War I veteran, and had a business career that included service as chairman of the New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board. Early life and family Parker was born in Lyttelton on 1 February 1897. He was the son of Nimrod Parker (1866–1930) and Jane Kerr Hislop (1871–1954), and the grandson of Joseph Parker (1842–1918) who, in 1859, had left Welburn, Yorkshire, initially for the Victorian goldfields, and then for those in Otago, New Zealand. On 21 June 1924, Parker married Elizabeth Mary Westropp Twemlow (1900–1969) at St Andrew's Church, Christchurch, with Read Masters performing the duties as best man. The couple went on to have one son, Jimmy Frederick Parker (1935–1995) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Mill
James Joseph Mill (19 November 1899 – 29 March 1950) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Mill represented East Coast, Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1923 to 1930. He played 33 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals. Of Ngāti Porou Ngāti Porou is a Māori iwi traditionally located in the East Cape and Gisborne regions of the North Island of New Zealand. Ngāti Porou is affiliated with the 28th Maori Battalion and has the second-largest affiliation of any iwi in New Zeala ... descent, Mill played for New Zealand Māori in 1922 and 1923. References 1899 births 1950 deaths Ngāti Porou people People educated at Napier Boys' High School People educated at Nelson College New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players New Zealand farmers Hawke's Bay rugby union players Wairarapa rugby union players Rugby union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Dalley
William Charles Dalley (18 November 1901 – 9 February 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Starting out as a utility back, Dalley made his debut at a provincial level for in 1921. He became a specialist halfback in 1924, and was quickly selected for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987, ..., that year. Between then and 1929 he played 35 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. He captained the side in his final two appearances in 1929. In all he scored five tries for the All Blacks. After retiring as a player, Dalley served as a member of the Canterbury Rugby Union's management committee from 1932 to 1955, the last three years as chairman. References 1901 births 1989 deaths People educate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lui Paewai
Lui Paewai (10 August 1906 – 2 January 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A five-eighth and full-back, Paewai represented Hawke's Bay and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987, ..., in 1923 and 1924. He played eight matches for the All Blacks but did not play any internationals. He is generally regarded as being the youngest ever All Black, making his debut at the age of 17 years 36 days. References 1906 births 1970 deaths Auckland rugby union players Hawke's Bay rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players New Zealand rugby union players Rugby union players from Dannevirke Rugby union fullbacks {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil McGregor (rugby Union)
Neil Perriam McGregor (29 December 1901 – 12 July 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first or second five-eighth, McGregor represented and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987, ..., from 1924 to 1928. He played 27 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. He went on to serve as the selector and coach of the provincial side from 1961 to 1963, and was a South Island selector from 1965 to 1968. References 1901 births 1973 deaths Canterbury rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players New Zealand rugby union coaches New Zealand rugby union players People educated at Gore High School Rugby union centres Rugby union fly-hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ces Badeley
Cecil Edward Oliver "Ces" Badeley (7 November 1896 – 10 November 1986) was an All Blacks rugby union player from New Zealand. He was a five-eighths. He played 15 matches for the All Blacks, including two tests. He toured Australia in 1920, and in 1921 played in two tests against them. He captained the team to Australia in 1924, but a recurring knee injury meant he did not captain the 1924-25 tour of Britain and France. He was born and died in Auckland. He went to Auckland Grammar School Auckland (pronounced ) ( mi, Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. The most populous urban area in the country and the fifth largest city in Oceania, Auckland has an urban population of about I ..., and served in the Army in World War I. His brother Vic Badeley was an All Black in 1922. References * Bibliography *Palenski, R., Chester, R., and McMillan, N., (2005). ''The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Rugby (4th ed.).'' Auckland: Hodder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Rugby Football Union
The West Coast Rugby Football Union, formed in 1890, is the official governing body for rugby union in the Westland County, Hokitika Borough and Greymouth Borough districts, located in the West Coast provincial region of New Zealand, and is affiliated to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union. The West Coast RFU provincial representative team, a founding member of the National Provincial Championship, is based in Greymouth. It plays home matches at John Sturgeon Park (known as Rugby Park until 2018). Representative rugby The West Coast team, a semi-professional side that previously played in the second and third divisions of the National Provincial Championship, continues to compete at national provincial level in the second-tier Heartland Championship. In 2015, the team celebrated their 125th Jubilee. West Coast in Super Rugby West Coast is a constituent RFU of the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise, following the replacement of NPC cup qualification to the Super 10 with a franchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Steel
John Steel (10 November 1898 – 4 August 1941) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Steel represented West Coast and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987, ..., from 1920 to 1925. He played 38 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals, and captained the side on two occasions. References 1898 births 1941 deaths People from the West Coast, New Zealand New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players West Coast rugby union players Canterbury rugby union players Rugby union wings New Zealand hoteliers {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1890s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snowy Svenson
Kenneth Sidney "Snowy" Svenson (6 December 1898 – 7 December 1955) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A Rugby union positions#Centre, second five-eighth and three-quarter, Svenson represented Wanganui Rugby Union, Wanganui, Buller Rugby Union, Buller, Wellington Rugby Football Union, Wellington and Marlborough Rugby Union, Marlborough a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1922 to 1926. He played 34 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals. References 1898 births 1955 deaths Sportspeople from Toowoomba Australian emigrants to New Zealand New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players Wanganui rugby union players Buller rugby union players Wellington rugby union players Marlborough rugby union players Rugby union centres Rugby union players from Queensland {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1890s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
