Bill Wookey

William Wookey was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He spent most of his career with Workington Town, with whom he played in two Challenge Cup finals. He also played for Barrow and Blackpool Borough, and was selected by Great Britain for the 1958 Lions tour, but did not earn any caps.

Playing career Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Wookey initially played rugby union for Furness RUFC, making his first team debut at the age of 15.

Wookey played at in Workington Town's 12–21 defeat by Barrow in the 1954–55 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1955. He returned to Wembley with Workington in the 1957–58 Challenge Cup final on Saturday 10 May 1958, but was once again on the losing side, playing on the in the 9–13 defeat by Wigan.

Wookey was one of four Workington Town players to be selected by Great Britain for the 1958 Lions tour. He made 10 appearances for Great Britain during the tour, but did not feature in any Test matches.

In January 1961, he was transferred to his hometown club Barrow, where he scored 12 tries in 64 appearances.