Quick Facts
Biography
William "Billy"/"Billie" G. Simpson was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, and 1910s playing at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 166), as a Wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.
Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
William Simpson played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1909 Challenge Cup Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587.
County Cup Final appearances
William Simpson played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5, and scored a try in Wakefield Trinity's 8-2 victory over Huddersfield in the 1909 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1909–10 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 3 December 1910.
Notable Tour Match Appearances
William Simpson played Left-Wing, i.e. number 5 in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over Australia in the 1908–09 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 19 December 1908.