About William van Rugge
Lived 1921 – 1997 (aged 76). William van Rugge was an Australian rugby league player.
William Christian van Rugge (1921-1997) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Playing career A Newtown junior, Bill van Rugge's career was cut short by war service in the Australian Army during World War II. In 1944 Van Rugge played for a combined-Brisbane team v's Ipswich in the Bulimba Cup before war service in New Guinea later that year. By war's end, his rugby league career was over.
Death Van Rugge died on 5 July 1997 in Newcastle, New South Wales aged 76.
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Who was William van Rugge?
Australian rugby league player
When was William van Rugge born?
William van Rugge was born on 4 May 1921 in Petersham.
When did William van Rugge die?
William van Rugge died on 5 July 1997.
What was William van Rugge's occupation?
William van Rugge was a rugby league player.
What nationality was William van Rugge?
William van Rugge was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William van Rugge. https://biography.guide/william-van-rugge/
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