About Bill Snowden
Lived 1935 – 2016 (aged 81). Bill Snowden was a New Zealand rugby league player.
William Leonard Snowden (2 January 1935 – 4 June 2016) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand.
Playing career Snowden played halfback for the Ponsonby club and represented Auckland, New Zealand Māori and the North Island.
He made his debut for the New Zealand national rugby league team during the 1959 tour of Australia, becoming Kiwi #391, however he did not make his test match debut until 1961, against Australia at Carlaw Park.
Snowden died in Sydney on 4 June 2016.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Snowden?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Bill Snowden born?
Bill Snowden was born on 2 January 1935 in Auckland.
When did Bill Snowden die?
Bill Snowden died on 4 June 2016 in Sydney.
What was Bill Snowden's occupation?
Bill Snowden was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Bill Snowden?
Bill Snowden was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Snowden (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Snowden. https://biography.guide/bill-snowden/
MLA: "Bill Snowden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-snowden/.
Chicago: "Bill Snowden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-snowden/.
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