Hart Udy

Hart Udy (27 July 1857 – 6 August 1933) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, Udy represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the first ever New Zealand national side, which toured Australia and won every game, in 1884. He played eight matches on the tour. He did not play any full test matches as New Zealand did not play their first until 1903. He was the Wellington selector from 1884 to 1885.^[2]

Hart Udy

Birth name	Hart Udy
Date of birth	(1857-07-27)27 July 1857
Place of birth	Greytown, New Zealand
Date of death	6 August 1933(1933-08-06) (aged 76)
Place of death	Napier, New Zealand
Weight	82 kg (181 lb)
School	Greytown High School
Notable relative(s)	Dan Udy (cousin)
Occupation(s)	Blacksmith and wheelwright[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1882–84 Wellington () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1884 New Zealand 0 (0)

A cousin, Dan Udy, represented New Zealand in 1901 and 1903.

References

1. The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Wellington Provincial District). Wellington: Cyclopedia Company. 1897. p. 889. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
2. Knight, Lindsay. "Hart Udy". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 11 August 2013.