Hart Udy Explained

Hart Udy
Birth Name:Hart Udy
Birth Date:27 July 1857
Birth Place:Greytown, New Zealand
Death Place:Napier, New Zealand
Ru Position:Forward
Weight:82kg (181lb)
Repcaps1:0
Reppoints1:0
Repyears1:1884
Ru Province1:Wellington
Ru Provinceyears1:1882–84
Occupation:Blacksmith and wheelwright[1]
Relatives:Dan Udy (cousin)
School:Greytown High School

Hart Udy (27 July 1857  - 6 August 1933) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Udy represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the first ever New Zealand national side, which toured Australia and won every game, in 1884. He played eight matches on the tour. He did not play any full test matches as New Zealand did not play their first until 1903. He was the Wellington selector from 1884 to 1885.[2]

A cousin, Dan Udy, represented New Zealand in 1901 and 1903.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Wellington Provincial District) . 11 August 2013 . 1897 . Cyclopedia Company . Wellington . 889.
  2. Web site: Hart Udy . Knight . Lindsay . New Zealand Rugby Museum . 11 August 2013.