About Bill Owen
Lived 1936 – 1996 (aged 60). Bill Owen was an Australian rugby league player.
William Owen (11 February 1936 – 13 August 1996) was an Australian rugby league player.
Known as "Bags", Owen was a prop and second-rower with North Newcastle.
Owen was uncapped for Kangaroos on their 1961 tour of New Zealand, before making his debut the following year against Great Britain at Lang Park, partnering Mick Veivers in the second row.
In 1963 and 1964, Owens played first-grade for South Sydney.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Owen?
rugby league footballer
When was Bill Owen born?
Bill Owen was born on 11 February 1936.
When did Bill Owen die?
Bill Owen died on 13 August 1996.
What was Bill Owen's occupation?
Bill Owen was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bill Owen?
Bill Owen was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Owen (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Owen. https://biography.guide/bill-owen-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Bill Owen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-owen-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Owen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-owen-rugby-league-player/.
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