Jim Calder (rugby league)

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Jim Calder
Personal information
Full nameWilliam James Calder
BornNew Zealand
Weight13 st 7 lb (86 kg)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Unknown (WCRL)
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
West Coast
1929–36 South Island
1930–36 New Zealand 80000
Source: [1]
Relatives Brendon Pongia (grandson)
Quentin Pongia (grandson)

William James Calder [2] was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. His grandson, Quentin Pongia, also played for New Zealand. [3]

Playing career

Calder first played in the West Coast Rugby League competition and represented the West Coast and the South Island. [4] He made his debut for New Zealand in 1930 and played in his first test match in 1932. Calder went on to play in eight test matches for New Zealand.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ↑ CALDER, William James 1930 - 36 - Kiwi #204 Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine nzleague.co.nz
  3. ↑ John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 270. ISBN   978-1-86969-331-2. ISBN   1-86969-331-0.
  4. ↑ Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
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