About Billy Thompson
Lived 1923 – 1992 (aged 68). Billy Thompson was an Australian rugby league player.
William Thompson (23 September 1923 – 25 April 1992) was an Australian rugby league player.
A local junior from the Cleveland Street club, Thompson was a five-eighth and halfback with South Sydney from 1942 to 1946. He was a New South Wales City representative player in 1944 and appeared for New South Wales in a match against Services. After leaving South Sydney, Thompson had a season as captain-coach of Moree.
Thompson relocated to Queensland in 1947 to play for Toowoomba Valleys and gained Queensland selection during his first season. One of three halfbacks on the 1948–49 tour of Great Britain, Thompson made his Test debut for Australia in the 2nd Test against Great Britain in Swinton, partnering captain Wally O'Connell in the halves. He also toured New Zealand the following year, but didn't add to his solitary Test appearance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Thompson?
rugby league footballer
When was Billy Thompson born?
Billy Thompson was born on 23 September 1923.
When did Billy Thompson die?
Billy Thompson died on 25 April 1992.
What was Billy Thompson's occupation?
Billy Thompson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Billy Thompson?
Billy Thompson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Thompson (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Thompson. https://biography.guide/billy-thompson-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Billy Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-thompson-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-thompson-rugby-league-player/.
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