Bill Owen (rugby league)

Bill Owen
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Owen
Born(1936-02-11)11 February 1936
Died13 August 1996(1996-08-13) (aged 60)
Playing information
PositionFront-row / Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1963–64 South Sydney 31 3 0 0 9
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1959–62 New South Wales 5 0 0 0 0
1962 Australia 1 0 0 0 0

William Owen (11 February 1936 – 13 August 1996) was an Australian rugby league player.

Known as "Bags", Owen was a prop and second-rower with North Newcastle.[1]

Owen was uncapped for Kangaroos on their 1961 tour of New Zealand, before making his debut the following year against Great Britain at Lang Park, partnering Mick Veivers in the second row.[2][3]

In 1963 and 1964, Owens played first-grade for South Sydney.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bill "Bags" Owen - South Sydney Player Report". www.ssralmanac.com.
  2. ^ "Country Team Waits On Owen Thumb X-rays". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 May 1962.
  3. ^ "Ashton Inspiring Leader". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 July 1962.