Harding was a member of the very first Wales international team that faced England in 1881.
Harding first played rugby for Newport in 1877 during the founding years of the club.
[3] Harding was reselected for the very next Welsh game, one of only four players to keep their place, the others being Charlie Newman, Frank Purdon and William David Phillips.
Played away from home at Lansdowne Road against Ireland and under the captaincy of Charles Lewis, Wales won the game two goals and two tries to nil.
Harding's brother Theo also played for Newport and also represented Wales at international level.