Frank Barclay (rugby league)

Francis Hauāuru Barclay (surname Pakere in Māori; 5 June 1887 – 20 November 1959) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage № 104), New Zealand Māori, Auckland and Hawke's Bay, as a Stand-off, i.e. number 6.[3][4][5]

For the association (soccer) footballer who played in the 1950s for Dundee United, see Frank Barclay (footballer).
Frank Barclay
Personal information
Full nameFrancis Hauāuru Barclay (Pakere)
Born(1887-06-05)5 June 1887
Tauranga, New Zealand
Died20 November 1959(1959-11-20) (aged 72)
Playing information
Weight83 kg (182 lb)[1]
PositionStand-off, Halfback, Centre
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1908 Auckland 1 0 0 0 0
1908–09 New Zealand Māori 20 2 0 0 6
1912 Dannevirke (sub union) 2 2 0 0 6
1912 Hawke's Bay 4 1 0 0 3
1914 New Zealand 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [2]

Barclay was the brother of the rugby league Forward of the 1900s and 1910s for New Zealand Māori, and North Sydney Bears, Glen Barclay (whose Māori name was Punga Pakere).

Playing career

New Zealand Māori

Barclay played for New Zealand Māori on their groundbreaking 1908 tour of Australia, also serving as the tour secretary.

Auckland

On his return to Australia he played for Auckland in their second match against Wellington.[6] He again toured Australia with New Zealand Māori in 1909.

Dannevirke and Hawke's Bay

By 1912 Barclay was playing for Dannevirke. He played in 2 matches for the sub-union team against Napier scoring 2 tries. He was then selected for the Hawke's Bay team.[7] He played 4 matches in that season against Auckland, Hamilton, Wanganui, and the touring New South Wales.

International honours

Barclay represented New Zealand in 1914 against the touring Great Britain Lions. He played at standoff in a 16-13 loss at the Auckland Domain in front of 15,000 spectators.

References
  1. "Football". Taranaki Herald. 23 May 1908. p. 3. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
  3. "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "Past Kiwis → B at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  6. Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. ISBN 978-1-86969-366-4.
  7. Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987. p.27
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