John Stalker (rugby union)

John Stalker

Date of birth	11 February 1881
Place of birth	Dunedin, New Zealand
Date of death	28 November 1931 (aged 50)
Place of death	Feilding, New Zealand
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Occupation(s)	Retail manager
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Second five-eighth, three-quarter
New Zealand No.	104
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1902–03 1904–14	Otago Manawatu	44
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1903	New Zealand	0	(0)

John Stalker (11 February 1881 – 28 November 1931) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth and three-quarter, Stalker represented Otago and Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1903 tour of Australia. He played six matches on that tour but did not appear in any internationals. Stalker later became a referee, officiating at matches to provincial level.^[1]

Stalker also enjoyed some success as an athlete, finishing second in the 440 yards at the 1901 national championships, and representing New Zealand at the Australasian championships the same year.^[1]

References

1. Akers, Clive. "John Stalker". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 28 November 2015.