About Charles Speight
Lived 1870 – 1935 (aged 65). Charles Speight was a New Zealand rugby union player and politician.
Charles Richard Barton Speight (13 July 1870 – 23 December 1935) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, who came out of the Parnell club, Speight represented Auckland at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side in 1893, playing seven tour matches for the team.
After moving to Hamilton, Speight served as a member of the Hamilton Borough Council and the Waikato Trotting Club committee. He died in Hamilton on 23 December 1935 and was buried at Hamilton East Cemetery.
His brother, Harold Murray Hamilton Speight, also represented Auckland in 1894.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Speight?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Charles Speight born?
Charles Speight was born on 13 July 1870 in Auckland.
When did Charles Speight die?
Charles Speight died on 23 December 1935 in Hamilton.
What was Charles Speight's occupation?
Charles Speight was a rugby union player and politician.
What nationality was Charles Speight?
Charles Speight was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Speight (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Speight. https://biography.guide/charles-speight-rugby-union-player/
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