GAGE, DAVID RICHMOND (1868-1916) was the son of John Gage and the grandson of George Gage, who married Waana Pororua. He was related to the Ngati-Maniapoto chief Rewi. Educated at St Stephen's College, Auckland, he won a Makarini scholarship to Te Aute College, where he learned Rugby football and became a skilful player in almost any position in the field. He was associated with T. R. Ellison, with whom he played for many years. Proceeding in 1886 to Wellington, he joined the Poneke Club and played for the province against Stoddart's English team. In 1888 he was a member of the Maori team which toured England. He played in 68 of the 74 matches and distinguished himself in various positions, but mainly as half-back and full-back. Later he played for Auckland province, and he was a member of the New Zealand team which visited Australia (1893). He played for North Island against South (1894) and for New Zealand against Queensland (1896). Gage represented Wellington province in 36 matches, and Hawkes Bay and Auckland on a number of occasions. He captained both Wellington and New Zealand. He died on 12 Oct 1916.

N.Z. Rugby Annual, 1920; A. F. Wiren and W. T. Prentice (information); N.Z. Times, 13 Oct 1916.

Reference: Volume 1, page 159

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