Frank Barclay (rugby league)


Francis Hauāuru Barclay was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand, New Zealand Māori, Auckland and Hawke's Bay, as a, i.e. number 6.
Barclay was the brother of the rugby league Forward of the 1900s and 1910s for New Zealand Māori, and North Sydney Bears, Glen Barclay.

Playing career

Barclay played for New Zealand Māori on their groundbreaking 1908 tour of Australia, also serving as the tour secretary.
On his return to Australia he played for Auckland in their second match against Wellington. He again toured Australia with New Zealand Māori in 1909.
By 1912 Barclay was playing for the Hawke's Bay.
Barclay represented New Zealand in 1914 against the touring Great Britain Lions.