Henry Butland (11 February 1872 – 2 December 1956) was a rugby union player who represented New Zealand in the national side (the All Blacks), playing in the halfback position.

Henry Butland
Butland in 1893
Date of birth(1872-02-11)11 February 1872
Place of birthWestport, New Zealand
Date of death2 December 1956(1956-12-02) (aged 84)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb; 12 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1894–95 West Coast 3 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1893–94 New Zealand 9 (9)

Born in Westport in 1872, he represented West Coast at a provincial level. He was a member of the All Blacks in 1893 and 1894, playing nine matches for the team, but no internationals.[1]

Following the death of Robert Oliphant in January 1956, Butland was the oldest living All Black. He died on 2 December 1956 and was buried at Hokitika Cemetery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Henry Butland". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Cemetery enquiry". Westland District Council. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
Records
Preceded by Oldest living All Black
18 January – 2 December 1956
Succeeded by