About Bert Williams
Lived 1914 – 1998 (aged 83). Bert Williams was an Australian rugby league player.
Bert Williams (31 July 1914 – 14 March 1998) He captained New South Wales Country and was capped once for New South Wales. Through his job as a relief worker for Shell Oil, Williams was required to move around the state and from 1936 turned out for several other clubs, including Condobolin, Forbes, Goulburn and Mudgee.
Williams won a place on the Kangaroos squad for their 1937–38 tour and departed with the team on his 23rd birthday. He featured on the wing in two of the three Test matches against England and gained a third cap in a match against France. Another highlight of his tour was a hat–trick scored against Newcastle.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Williams?
Australian rugby league player
When was Bert Williams born?
Bert Williams was born on 31 July 1914.
When did Bert Williams die?
Bert Williams died on 14 March 1998.
What was Bert Williams's occupation?
Bert Williams was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bert Williams?
Bert Williams was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bert Williams (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Williams. https://biography.guide/bert-williams-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Bert Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-williams-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Bert Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-williams-rugby-league-player/.
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