About Bill Bussell
Lived 1887 – 1917 (aged 30). Bill Bussell was a New Zealand rugby league player.
William Samuel Bussell (19 February 1887 – 7 June 1917) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.
In 1914 he played for Sydenham in the Canterbury Rugby League competition and also captained Canterbury before being selected to represent New Zealand against the Great Britain Lions. New Zealand lost the Test match 13-16. He was selected for the 1915 New Zealand tour of Australia that was later abandoned.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Bussell?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Bill Bussell born?
Bill Bussell was born on 19 February 1887 in Christchurch.
When did Bill Bussell die?
Bill Bussell died on 7 June 1917 in Belgium.
What was Bill Bussell's occupation?
Bill Bussell was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bill Bussell?
Bill Bussell was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Bussell. https://biography.guide/bill-bussell/
MLA: "Bill Bussell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-bussell/.
Chicago: "Bill Bussell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-bussell/.
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