About Arthur Humphries
Lived 1874 – 1953 (aged 79). Arthur Humphries was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Arthur Larwill Humphries (15 February 1874 – 13 April 1953) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a halfback, Humphries represented at a provincial level between 1893 and 1903, playing 40 matches for the province. He was a member of the New Zealand national side in 1897, 1901, and 1903. In all, he made 15 appearances for his country, scoring 45 points, but missed selection for New Zealand's first Test match, against Australia in 1903. He went on to be the manager of the national side, by then known as the All Blacks, against the touring Anglo-Welsh side in 1908, and later served as a Taranaki selector and, in 1923, as president of the Taranaki Rugby Union.
Humphries died in Whanganui on 13 April 1953,
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Who was Arthur Humphries?
New Zealand rugby union player (1874-1953)
When was Arthur Humphries born?
Arthur Humphries was born on 15 February 1874 in New Plymouth.
When did Arthur Humphries die?
Arthur Humphries died on 13 April 1953 in Whanganui.
What was Arthur Humphries's occupation?
Arthur Humphries was a rugby union player.
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Arthur Humphries was New Zealand.
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