About Bill Lindsay
Lived 1879 – 1965 (aged 85–86). Bill Lindsay was a New Zealand rugby union player.
William George Lindsay (29 December 1879 — 15 May 1965) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Born in Waikouaiti, Lindsay came late to first-class rugby, not debuting for Southland until the age of 32 in 1912. He was an All Blacks replacement on their 1914 tour of Australia, after hooker Peter Williams became unavailable, making him one of the oldest players to debut for New Zealand at 34. Appearing in four uncapped matches, Lindsay played a warm-up match against Wellington, then three matches over the course of the tour, which the All Blacks finished undefeated.
Lindsay captained Athletic to a Galbraith Shield title in 1918 and continued playing club rugby until the age of 42, lastly with Dunedin club Pirates. He coached in the Dunedin area for many years, including with Pirates and Taieri.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Lindsay?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Bill Lindsay born?
Bill Lindsay was born in 1879.
When did Bill Lindsay die?
Bill Lindsay died in 1965.
What was Bill Lindsay's occupation?
Bill Lindsay was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Bill Lindsay?
Bill Lindsay was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Lindsay (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Lindsay. https://biography.guide/bill-lindsay/
MLA: "Bill Lindsay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-lindsay/.
Chicago: "Bill Lindsay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-lindsay/.
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