Sydney Orchard
New Zealand sportsman
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Sydney Arthur Orchard (12 December 1875 – 19 April 1947) was a New Zealand rugby union player, referee and administrator, and cricket player and administrator.
| Born | 12 December 1875 Elmore, Victoria, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 19 April 1947 (aged 71) Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Mark Orchard (great-grandson) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off-spin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1894–95 to 1912–13 | Canterbury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricket Archive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early life and family
Rugby union
A wing and fullback, Orchard represented Manawatu and Canterbury at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side in 1896 and 1897, playing eight matches, including two games against each of New South Wales and Queensland. After retiring as a player, Orchard served on the management committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union, and was also a referee.[1]
Cricket
Orchard played first-class cricket in New Zealand for Canterbury between 1895 and 1913. In 1909–10 Orchard took a hat-trick for Canterbury against Auckland in Auckland.[2] After his playing career ended he managed the New Zealand team that toured Australia in 1913–14,[3] and was sole selector for the two matches New Zealand played at home against Australia later that season.[4]
His great-grandson Mark Orchard played cricket for the Northern Districts Knights.[5]
