Jim Calder (rugby league)

Jim Calder
Personal information
Full name William James Calder
Born New Zealand
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Unknown (WCRL)
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
West Coast
1929–1936 South Island
1930–1936 New Zealand 8 0 0 0 0
Source: RLP

William James "Jim" Calder[1] is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country. His grandson, Quentin Pongia, also played for New Zealand.[2]

Playing career

Calder first played in the West Coast Rugby League competition and represented the West Coast and the South Island.[3] 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.

References

  1. CALDER, William James 1930 - 36 - Kiwi #204 nzleague.co.nz
  2. 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.
  3. Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
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