William Anderson (rugby union) explained

William Anderson (died 14 January 1892) was a New Zealand rugby union player and a member of the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team that toured Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand in 1888 and 1889.

He was a forward, and played for the Hokianga club. He died at Kiri Kiri near Thames.

References

• Book: The New Zealand Rugby Register 1870–2015 . 2016 . The New Zealand Rugby Museum . Palmerston North . 978-0-473-36572-1 . 23 .
• Web site: Death . Auckland Star in Papers Past . 15 January 1892 .
• Web site: Funeral . Thames Star in Papers Past . 15 January 1892 .