About Bill Richards
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 71). Bill Richards was an Australian rugby league player.
William Richards (4 August 1896 – 14 July 1968)
Richards joined Newtown in the 1922 NSWRFL season, having come to Sydney as the only Queenslander selected to an "Australasian" side for a match against the Kangaroos. He moved to Eastern Suburbs in 1923 and was a second rower in their premiership team. After two seasons in Sydney, Richards returned to Queensland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Richards?
rugby league footballer
When was Bill Richards born?
Bill Richards was born on 4 August 1896.
When did Bill Richards die?
Bill Richards died on 14 July 1968.
What was Bill Richards's occupation?
Bill Richards was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bill Richards?
Bill Richards was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Richards (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Richards. https://biography.guide/bill-richards/
MLA: "Bill Richards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-richards/.
Chicago: "Bill Richards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-richards/.
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