William Cummings (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 13 March 1889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Timaru, New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 28 May 1955 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper delivery man[1] | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Loose forward | ||
| New Zealand No. | 193 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1912–21 | Canterbury | 34 | |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1913, 1921 | New Zealand | 2 | (3) |
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]
Cummings died in Christchurch on 28 May 1955,[2] and was buried at Bromley Cemetery.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Cemeteries database". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- 1 2 Knight, Lindsay. "William Cummings". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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