Bill Phillips (rugby union)

William John Phillips (30 January 1914 – 10 November 1982) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was educated at Te Mata Primary School. A wing three-quarter, Phillips represented King Country and Waikato at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including three internationals, scoring two tries in all.[1]

Bill Phillips
Birth nameWilliam John Phillips
Date of birth(1914-01-30)30 January 1914
Place of birthRaglan, New Zealand
Date of death10 November 1982(1982-11-10) (aged 68)
Place of deathRaglan, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing three-quarter
All Black No. 437
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934–38
1939, 41, 43, 46
King Country
Waikato

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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1934–39
1937–38
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand

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References

  1. King Country RFU. "Bill Phillips". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  • Photograph of Bill Phillips, Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/2-205642-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.


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