Dick McGregor

Robert Wylie McGregor (31 December 1874 — 22 November 1925) was a New Zealand rugby union international.^[1]

Dick McGregor

Full name	Robert Wylie McGregor
Date of birth	(1874-12-31)31 December 1874
Place of birth	Thames, New Zealand
Date of death	22 November 1925(1925-11-22) (aged 50)
Place of death	Sydney, Australia
Notable relative(s)	Dougie McGregor (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Fullback International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1903–04 New Zealand 2 (3)

Biography

McGregor, the youngest of six brothers, was born in Thames, Waikato.^[2]

An Auckland provincial player, McGregor was a versatile back, principally playing at centre. He was capped twice by the All Blacks, debuting as a centre against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1903 and scored a try in the 22–3 win. His second cap came as a fullback against Great Britain the following year in Wellington.^[3]

McGregor was an uncle of All Black Dougie McGregor.^[2]

See also

• List of New Zealand national rugby union players