Alf Larard

Arthur Larard (30 December 1870 – 15 August 1936), also known by the nickname of "Alf", was a South African international rugby union and rugby league footballer. He primarily played as a half back, but also played many games at centre during his rugby league career.

Alf Larard

Birth name	Arthur Larard
Date of birth	(1870-12-30)30 December 1870
Place of birth	Hull, England
Date of death	15 August 1936(1936-08-15) (aged 65)
Place of death	Kerrier, Cornwall, England
Rugby league career
Position(s) Centre, Halfback Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1901–05 Huddersfield 99 (42) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1901 Yorkshire 2 (0)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half back International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1896 South Africa 2 (3)

Rugby union career

In 1888, aged 17, Larard moved to South Africa, where he played rugby union throughout the 1890s. In 1896, he was selected to play for South Africa against the touring British Lions. He débuted in the second Test on 22 August 1896 in Johannesburg, and were defeated by the Lions 7–18. His second appearance came in the final game of the series on 5 September 1896 in Cape Town, with Larard scoring the only try in a 5–0 win for South Africa – the country's first ever victory in international rugby.

Rugby league career

In 1901, Larard returned to England. He went on to play four seasons in the Northern Union with Huddersfield, appearing 99 times and scoring 14 tries. He was also capped twice by Yorkshire.