Arthur Lambourn

Arthur Lambourn (11 January 1910 – 24 September 1999) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A front rower, Lambourn represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1932 to 1938. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including 10 internationals.[1]

Artie Lambourn
Lambourn in 1935
Birth nameArthur Lambourn
Date of birth(1910-01-11)11 January 1910
Place of birthMaryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date of death24 September 1999(1999-09-24) (aged 89)
Place of deathLower Hutt, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
SchoolPetone District High School
Occupation(s)Photoengraver
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker, prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1932–39 Wellington ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934–38 New Zealand 10 (0)
Arthur Lambourn passport application (1935)

At the time of his death in 1999, Lambourn was the third oldest living All Black.[2] His brother was Lt-Col Albert Lambourn who was awarded the DSO for his field artillery batteries engagement in the New Zealand break-out of Minqar Qaim.

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Artie Lambourn". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  2. Ogilvie, David (30 September 1999). "On the ball for Petone and the All Blacks". Evening Post. p. 7.


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