About Billy Curran
Lived 1890 – 1944 (aged 53–54). Billy Curran was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Billy Curran was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand.
Playing career Curran was playing rugby union in Auckland before switching codes and joining the Newton Rangers. He played one match for Newton on 8 June against Manukau and was then selected for representative matches. He debuted for Auckland and played 6 matches for them in the same season. He was selected to tour Australia in 1912 for New Zealand.
In December 1912 he left for England, after being signed by Wigan on the recommendation of George A. Gillett. He played three seasons for Wigan, being part of Lancashire League winning sides each year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Curran?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Billy Curran born?
Billy Curran was born in 1890 in New Zealand.
When did Billy Curran die?
Billy Curran died on 31 October 1944.
What was Billy Curran's occupation?
Billy Curran was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Billy Curran?
Billy Curran was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Curran. https://biography.guide/billy-curran/
MLA: "Billy Curran." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-curran/.
Chicago: "Billy Curran." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-curran/.
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