Jim Calder (rugby league)
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| Full name | William James Calder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- ↑ CALDER, William James 1930 - 36 - Kiwi #204 nzleague.co.nz
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
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