Alex Wilson (rugby union)

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Alex Wilson
Birth nameAlexander Wilson
Date of birth(1874-07-28)28 July 1874
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death6 October 1932(1932-10-06) (aged 58)
Place of death Devonport, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Storeman [1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1896–1902 Auckland 11 ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1897 New Zealand 0 (0)

Alexander Wilson (28 July 1874 – 6 October 1932) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Wilson represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1897 tour of Australia. He played eight matches on that tour including the games against Queensland and New South Wales. [2]

Wilson died at his home in Devonport, Auckland, on 6 October 1932, and was buried at O'Neill's Point Cemetery. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Obituary: Mr. Alexander Wilson". New Zealand Herald. 7 October 1932. p. 12. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  2. Knight, Lindsay. "Alex Wilson". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 October 2015.