Edward "Pat" Purdue (1878 – 16 July 1939) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Purdue represented Southland at a provincial level. He played just one match for the New Zealand national side, a test against the touring Australian team in 1905. Also appearing in that match was Purdue's brother, Charles, the pair becoming the first brothers to play in the same test for New Zealand.[1]

Pat Purdue
Birth nameEdward Purdue
Date of birth1878
Place of birthDipton, New Zealand
Date of death (aged 61)
Place of deathInvercargill, New Zealand
Weight90 kg (200 lb)
Notable relative(s)George Purdue (son)
Charles Purdue (brother)
Occupation(s)Railway worker
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1899–1905 Southland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905 New Zealand 1 (0)

Purdue died in Invercargill on 16 July 1939,[1] and was buried at the city's Eastern Cemetery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Knight, Lindsay. "Pat Purdue". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Cemetery result". Invercargill City Council. Retrieved 10 October 2015.