William Simpson (rugby league)

William Simpson
Personal information
Full name William G. Simpson
Nickname Billy, Billie
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1906–14 Wakefield Trinity 182 94
Source: rugbyleagueproject.org

William "Billy"/"Billie" G. Simpson was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s and 1910s playing at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage #166), as a Wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.[1]

Playing career

Challenge Cup final appearances

William Simpson played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull in the 1909 Challenge Cup final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909.[2]

County Cup Final Appearances

William Simpson played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 8-2 victory over Huddersfield in the 1909 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1909–10 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 3 December 1910.[2]

Notable Tour Match Appearances

William Simpson played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5 in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 19 December 1908.

References

  1. Mike Rylance (22 August 2013). "Trinity: A History of the Wakefield Rugby League Football Club 1872-2013". League Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1901347289
  2. 1 2 Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9

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