Peter Webb (rugby union)
Rugby player
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Peter Purvis Webb (15 February 1854 – 28 November 1920) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A forward, he was a member of the first national side in 1884.
15 February 1854
| Born | Peter Purvis Webb 15 February 1854 Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 28 November 1920 (aged 66) Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wellington College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Public servant – auditor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
Born in Wellington in 1854, Webb was educated at Wellington College. He played for the Wellington Football Club from 1875 and was captain in 1887. He represented Wellington at a provincial level from 1879 to 1885, and was a member of the first New Zealand national side, which toured New South Wales, in 1884, playing in eight matches (none of which were internationals).[1] He appeared in the team's first match and briefly was the oldest living All Black, until Edwin Davy made his debut.
Outside of rugby, Webb was a public servant for 50 years, joining the Treasury Department in 1869. Five years later he transferred to the Audit Department, rising to become Deputy Controller and Auditor-General. He retired on his 65th birthday in 1919[2] and died in Wellington the following year.[3] He was buried at Karori Cemetery.[4]
