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 birthTimaru, New Zealand
Date of death28 May 1955(1955-05-28) (aged 66)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Newspaper delivery man[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1912–21 Canterbury 34 ()
International career
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.


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