About Bevan Wilson
Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 84). Bevan Wilson was an Australian rugby union player and rugby league player.
Bevan John Wilson (20 September 1927 — 11 May 2012) was an Australian rugby union international and rugby league footballer.
Born in Sydney, Wilson was educated at North Sydney Technical High School, after which he briefly worked designing ordnance survey maps. He played his rugby for Gordon, linking up with his former schoolmate Trevor Allan.
Wilson, a loosehead prop, played in both Test matches on the 1949 tour of New Zealand, which the Wallabies won 2–0 to claim an away Bledisloe Cup series for the first time.
Wilson, who returned home in the mid-1950s, was later the principal of Marrickville Public School. He coached Gordon to two Shute Shield grand finals during the late 1960s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bevan Wilson?
Australian rugby player (1927-2013)
When was Bevan Wilson born?
Bevan Wilson was born on 20 September 1927 in Strathfield.
When did Bevan Wilson die?
Bevan Wilson died on 11 May 2012.
What was Bevan Wilson's occupation?
Bevan Wilson was a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality was Bevan Wilson?
Bevan Wilson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bevan Wilson (rugby, born 1927)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bevan Wilson. https://biography.guide/bevan-wilson-rugby-union-player/
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