About Bill Guiney
Lived 1892 – 1941 (aged 48). Bill Guiney was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Wilfred Patterson "Bill" Guiney is a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand .
Playing career Guiney represented Addington in the Canterbury Rugby League competition. In 1920 he was selected to play for New Zealand against Great Britain. In the second test match, played at Lancaster Park, he scored New Zealand's try in their 19–3 defeat.
Personal life He married Marjorie Ross Hawley on 13 July 1926. He died in 1941 leaving behind his wife and a 13 year old son, 12 year old daughter and 3 year old son. He had spent time in Australia and served in the Divisional Ammunition Column of the Australian Imperial Force.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Guiney?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Bill Guiney born?
Bill Guiney was born on 13 April 1892 in New Zealand.
When did Bill Guiney die?
Bill Guiney died on 29 January 1941.
What was Bill Guiney's occupation?
Bill Guiney was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bill Guiney?
Bill Guiney was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Guiney. https://biography.guide/bill-guiney/
MLA: "Bill Guiney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-guiney/.
Chicago: "Bill Guiney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-guiney/.
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