Bill Oxley

William B. Oxley (1918–1985) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and was a rugby league administrator of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Barrow (two spells), Risedale Old Boys ARLFC, Rochdale Hornets (captain), and Ulverston ARLFC.

Bill Oxley
Personal information
Full nameWilliam B. Oxley
Born1918 (1918)
Barrow-in-Furness district, England
Died1985 (aged 66–67)
Playing information
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1945–46 Barrow 2 1 3
1946–48 Rochdale Hornets
1948–50 Barrow 17 0
Total 19 1 0 0 3
Coaching information
Representative
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1975 England

Background

Bill Oxley's birth was registered in the forth quarter of 1918 in Barrow-in-Furness district, Lancashire.[1] World War II began four days after Bill Oxley had signed professionally for Barrow, he served with the Royal Horse Artillery in World War II for five years. He died in 1985, aged 66–67.

Playing career

Challenge Cup semi-Final appearances

Bill Oxley played in Barrow's 0-10 defeat by eventual winners Bradford Northern in the 1948–49 Challenge Cup semi-final during the 1948–49 season at Station Road, Swinton.[2]

Club career

Bill Oxley scored one try for Barrow, it came in the 21-3 victory over Broughton Rangers at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Saturday 23 March 1946.

Managerial career

International honours

Bill Oxley was the England team manager for the 1975 Rugby League World Cup, alongside coach Alex Murphy.

References
  1. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Man with the heart of an Ox". nwemail.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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