About Ernie Buckland
Lived 1887 – 1945 (aged 57). Ernie Buckland was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Ernest Buckland (1887–1945) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand between 1909 and 1911.
Playing career Buckland played for Taranaki in their first ever game of rugby league in 1908. In 1909 he first played for New Zealand, being selected as part of the squad that toured Australia.
In 1910 Buckland played in the Test match against the touring Great Britain Lions side, scoring a try. He then toured Australia the following year.
Buckland later moved to Wellington, playing for the Wellington rugby league team in 1912.
He was named in the Taranaki Rugby League's team of the century in 2008.
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Who was Ernie Buckland?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Ernie Buckland born?
Ernie Buckland was born on 12 July 1887 in New Zealand.
When did Ernie Buckland die?
Ernie Buckland died on 23 January 1945.
What was Ernie Buckland's occupation?
Ernie Buckland was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Ernie Buckland?
Ernie Buckland was New Zealand.
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