James Howden (rugby union)

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James Howden
Date of birth(1900-08-25)25 August 1900
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Date of death12 March 1978(1978-03-12) (aged 77)
Place of deathWaimate, New Zealand
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1926–28 Southland 12 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1928 New Zealand (0) (0)

James Howden (25 August 1900 – 12 March 1978) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Howden represented Southland in 12 games at a provincial level between 1926 and 1928. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, against a combined West Coast-Buller side at Greymouth in 1928. He did not appear in any Test matches.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "James Howden". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 March 2016.