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]