Henry Roberts (rugby union)

Henry Roberts (1862 – 1 January 1949) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Roberts represented Wellington and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the first New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1884. He played seven matches for the All Blacks, none of them internationals. His son Teddy, also a halfback, was a member of the All Blacks in 1913, making them the team's first father–son representatives.

Henry Roberts

Date of birth	1862
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Date of death	1 January 1949 (aged 86)
Place of death	Wellington, New Zealand
Notable relative(s)	Teddy Roberts (son) Victor du Chateau (grandson)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1883–89 Wellington () 1887–88 Canterbury () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1884 New Zealand 0 (0)
Cricket information
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1882/83–1889/90	Wellington
FC debut	24 March 1883 Wellington v Nelson
Last FC	21 February 1890 Wellington v New South Wales
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 12 Runs scored 213 Batting average 9.68 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 42 Balls bowled 403 Wickets 13 Bowling average 13.15 5 wickets in innings 0 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling 3/22 Catches/stumpings 4/–
Source: CricketArchive, 17 September 2014

Following the death of James O'Donnell in 1942, Roberts held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

Roberts also played first-class cricket for Wellington between 1883 and 1890.