William Wynyard

William Thomas Wynyard (13 September 1882 – 21 August 1932) was a New Zealand rugby football player who was part of the professional rugby league 1907–08 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain.

Background He was the brother of Richard Wynyard.

Rugby football career Living in Devonport, Wynyard was part of the North Shore Rugby Club. He went in the 10th New Zealand contingent to the Boer War, and played rugby there.

He won Auckland selection later than his brother Richard did, but by 1907 was firmly established in the Auckland side.

Later years When the New Zealand Rugby League was formed on 25 April 1910 Wynyard was elected to the New Zealand Council. He served as a New Zealand selector between 1910 and 1919. He was also an active member of the North Shore Rowing Club and was a founder of the Devonport Orphans' Club. For 34 years he was connected with the firm of P/ Hayman and Sons, Ltd.

Wynyard later became the President of the New Zealand Rugby League and was made the organisations first life member.

He died at his home at 22 May Street, Devonport, Auckland leaving behind a wife, 4 daughters and 2 sons.