George Humphreys (rugby union)

George William Humphreys (15 March 1870 – 11 May 1933)^[1][2] was an English-born New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1894. His position of choice was loose forward. Humphreys did not play in any test matches as New Zealand did not play their first until 1903.

George Humphreys

Birth name	George William Humphreys
Date of birth	(1870-03-15)15 March 1870
Place of birth	Wolverhampton, England
Date of death	11 May 1933(1933-05-11) (aged 63)
Place of death	Rotorua, New Zealand
Occupation(s)	Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1890–92, 94–96 Christchurch () Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1891–92, 94 Canterbury 9 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1894 New Zealand 1 (3)

Humphreys was born in Wolverhampton, England and moved to New Zealand at the age of 17.^[3]

He died in Rotorua in 1933.

Career

Humphreys played nine games for theCanterbury province between 1891 and 1894.^[4][5]

He played in Canterbury's match against the touring NSW side.^[4][5]

Based on his performances he was then selected for the national team in their match against the tourists which was conveniently played in Christchurch. Humphreys scored a try, however the match was lost 8-6.^[3][4][5]

He may have played again in 1897 but this is far from certain.^[5]

Farming

Humphreys purchased Willencote, a farm located in Gisborne in 1918. His acquisition contained 1,827 acres of land. In 1923 the ownership was then handed to his son, Frank. The farm is currently owned and operated by the 4th generation of the Humphreys family. The farm size is now smaller, being 1,040 acres.^[6]

Family

His son, Frank "Fred"^[6] Edwin Humphreys^[6][7] representedPoverty Bay between 1919 and 1920.^[3][4][5]