About Sel Belsham
Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 85–86). Sel Belsham was a New Zealand cricketer and rugby league player.
Selwyn Eric Belsham (28 September 1930 – 11 March 2016) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand at the 1957 World Cup. His position of preference was at . He also played cricket for Auckland.
His brother Vic was also a New Zealand national rugby league team representative. Vic later became a referee, controlling his brother's team in the 1957 World Cup. Their father Alf represented Auckland in rugby union.
Sporting career
Rugby league An Auckland representative, Belsham played for the Richmond club in the Auckland Rugby League competition. He represented the North Island on three occasions, in 1955, 1956 and 1957. His final test match was for New Zealand against a combined Great Britain-France side.
Death Belsham died in Queensland, Australia, on 11 March 2016.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sel Belsham?
New Zealand rugby league footballer (1930-2016)
When was Sel Belsham born?
Sel Belsham was born on 26 September 1930 in Auckland.
When did Sel Belsham die?
Sel Belsham died in 2016 in Queensland.
What was Sel Belsham's occupation?
Sel Belsham was a cricketer and rugby league player.
What nationality was Sel Belsham?
Sel Belsham was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sel Belsham. https://biography.guide/sel-belsham/
MLA: "Sel Belsham." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sel-belsham/.
Chicago: "Sel Belsham." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sel-belsham/.
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