Joseph Calnan

Joseph Calnan (24 June 1876 – 31 December 1947) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the New Zealand national side in 1897. His position of choice was loose forward. Calnan did not play in any test matches as New Zealand did not play their first until 1903.

Career Out of the Melrose club Calnan made his debut for the Wellington provincial team as a nineteen-year old, in 1895.

He played for the North Island in the inter-island match in 1897. Based on his performance he was then selected for the tour of Australia that year. and at one point was also a successful rugby union referee. His wife's name was Margaret. He died on 31 December 1947 in Wellington.