Jim Johnson (rugby league)

James "Jim" Joseph Johnson (birth unknown – death unknown) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage № 102), and Hawke's Bay, as a forward (prior to the specialist positions of; prop, hooker, second-row, loose forward), during the era of contested scrums.[1][2][3][4]

For the rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s for North Sydney, and University, see Jimmy Johnson (rugby league). For the rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s for Wigan, and Huddersield, see Jim Johnson (English rugby league).
James Johnson
Personal information
Full nameJames Joseph Johnson
Born25 September 1881
Died5 May 1956
Playing information
Weight76.2 kg (12 st 0 lb)
PositionForward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911–12 Ahuriri 15 0 0 0 0
1911 Ahuriri-Clive 1 0 0 0 0
Total 16 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1911–12 Napier (sub-union) 2 0 0 0 0
1911–12 Hawke's Bay 6 3 0 0 9
1913 New Zealand 1 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Playing career

Club career and Hawke's Bay side

In 1911 Johnson played for Ahuriri in the inaugural Hawke's Bay club competition. He played 2 matches for Hawke's Bay, one of which was against Auckland at Victoria Park. He scored a try in a 17-13 loss.[5] He also played one match for Napier against Dannevirke. In 1912 he played for Napier against Danevirke and played in 4 matches for Hawke's Bay against Auckland, Hamilton, New South Wales, and Canterbury. He scored a try against Auckland and another against the New South Wales side, while adding a goal in their match with Canterbury.

International honours

Johnson represented New Zealand in 1913 against New South Wales.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. "Past Kiwis → J at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. "Auckland Retains the Cup/Hawke's Bay Beaten/An Exciting Contest". The New Zealand Herald. XLVIII (14764). 1911-08-21. p. 9. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
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