• Source: Billy Winstanley

      • William Winstanley (c. 1886 – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Platt Bridge ARLFC (in Platt Bridge, Wigan), Leigh, and Wigan, as a forward.


      Background


      Billy Winstanley was born in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, England.


      Playing career




      = International honours

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      Billy Winstanley, won caps for England while at Leigh in 1910 against Wales, while at Wigan in 1911 against Wales, and Australia, and in 1912 against Wales.
      While at Leigh he was selected to go on the 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand, and won caps for Great Britain against Australia, Australasia (2 matches), and New Zealand.
      While at Wigan he played in 1911-12 against Australia (3 matches).


      = County League appearances

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      Billy Winstanley played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire League during the 1910–11 season, 1911–12 season and 1912–13 season.


      References




      External links


      Saints Heritage Society profile

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