William Cummings (rugby union)

William Cummings (13 March 1889 – 28 May 1955) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Cummings represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1921. He played three matches for the All Blacks including two internationals, scoring one try.[2]

William Cummings

Date of birth	(1889-03-13)13 March 1889
Place of birth	Timaru, New Zealand
Date of death	28 May 1955(1955-05-28) (aged 66)
Place of death	Christchurch, New Zealand
Occupation(s)	Newspaper delivery man[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward All Black No. 193 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1912–21 Canterbury 34 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1913, 1921 New Zealand 2 (3)

Cummings died in Christchurch on 28 May 1955,[2] and was buried at Bromley Cemetery.[1]

References

1. "Cemeteries database". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
2. Knight, Lindsay. "William Cummings". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 March 2016.