Jim Calder (rugby league)

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]

Jim Calder
Personal information
Full nameWilliam James Calder
BornNew Zealand
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Unknown (WCRL)
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
West Coast
1929–36 South Island
1930–36 New Zealand 8 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

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.

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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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