About William Hopper
Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 85–86). William Hopper was a British rugby league player.
Ernest William Hopper (18 November 1925 – September 2008) was a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Warrington, and Leeds, as a .
Background William Hopper's birth was registered in Bridgend, Wales, and he died in September 2008 in Castleford, England, aged 82.
Playing career
International honours Hopper won a cap for Wales while at Leeds in 1953.
Challenge Cup Final appearances Bill Hopper played at in Leeds' 9–7 victory over Barrow in the 1956–57 Challenge Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1957.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Hopper?
Welsh rugby league footballer
When was William Hopper born?
William Hopper was born in 1922 in Bridgend.
When did William Hopper die?
William Hopper died on 1 September 2008 in Castleford.
What was William Hopper's occupation?
William Hopper was a rugby league player.
What nationality was William Hopper?
William Hopper was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Hopper (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hopper. https://biography.guide/william-hopper-rugby-league-player/
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