He represented Otago on 13 occasions between 1887 and 1893, and the South Island in 1888 against A. E. Stoddart's English team.

For Otago he bowled right-arm with a great variety of pace, a big off-break and a fine length.

He also recorded the unique feat in New Zealand first-class cricket of taking four wickets in four consecutive balls against Auckland in January 1894 on Carisbrook Ground.

[4] In retirement he remained active in sport as a rugby union referee and cricket umpire up to inter-provincial and international levels.

In 1887 he joined the Dunedin City Fire Brigade as an auxiliary fireman, and remained a member for most of his adult life.