Harry Packer

Harry Packer (9 September 1868 – 25 May 1946) was an English-born international rugby union prop who played club rugby for Newport and was capped seven times for Wales. Packer had a long association with rugby, as a player, selector, official and in 1924 was the manager of the touring British Isles team.

Harry Packer
Harry Packer (1868 – 1946) rugby union player for Newport and Wales
Date of birth(1868-09-03)3 September 1868
Place of birthChipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
Date of death25 May 1945(1945-05-25) (aged 76)
Place of deathNewport, Monmouthshire
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 0 lb (83 kg)
SchoolDevon County School
West Buckland School, Barnstaple
Occupation(s)Wholesale grocer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1884-1901 Newport RFC ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
18911897 Wales 7 (0)
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