Background
Orchard was born in Elmore, VIctoria, Australia on 12 December 1875.
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He emigrated to New Zealand with his family in 1886. A wing and fullback, Orchard represented Manawatu and Canterbury at a provincial level After retiring as a player, Orchard served on the management committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union, and was also a referee.
Orchard played first-class cricket in New Zealand for Canterbury between 1895 and 1913.
In 1909-1910 Orchard took a hat-trick for Canterbury against Auckland in Auckland. After his playing career ended he managed the New Zealand team that toured Australia in 1913-1914, and was sole selector for the two matches New Zealand played at home against Australia later that season.
His great-grandson Mark Orchard played cricket for the Northern Districts Knights.
Membership
He was a member of the New Zealand national side in 1896 and 1897, playing eight matches, including two games against each of New South Wales and Queensland.
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