Eric Arthur Percy Cockroft (10 September 1890 – 2 April 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing and full-back, Cockroft represented Otago and South Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]

Eric Cockroft
Birth nameEric Arthur Percy Cockroft
Date of birth(1890-09-10)10 September 1890
Place of birthClinton, New Zealand
Date of death2 April 1973(1973-04-02) (aged 82)
Place of deathAshburton, New Zealand
SchoolSouthland Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Notable relative(s)Sam Cockroft (uncle)
Occupation(s)School teacher
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Full-back
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Otago ()
- South Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1913–14 New Zealand 3 (0)

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Eric Cockroft". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 23 July 2013.