Henry Butland Explained

Birth Date:1872 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Westport, New Zealand
Ru Position:Halfback
Ru Provinceyears1:1894–95
Ru Province1:West Coast
Ru Provinceapps1:3
Repyears1:1893–94
Repcaps1:9
Reppoints1:9

Henry Butland (11 February 1872  - 2 December 1956) was a rugby union player who represented New Zealand in the national side (the All Blacks), playing in the halfback position.

Born in Westport in 1872, he represented West Coast at a provincial level. He was a member of the All Blacks in 1893 and 1894, playing nine matches for the team, but no internationals.[1]

Following the death of Robert Oliphant in January 1956, Butland was the oldest living All Black. He died on 2 December 1956 and was buried at Hokitika Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry Butland . Knight . Lindsay . New Zealand Rugby Union . 14 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Cemetery enquiry . Westland District Council . 14 September 2014.