Bill Dalley

William Charles Dalley (18 November 1901 – 9 February 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Starting out as a utility back, Dalley made his debut at a provincial level for Canterbury in 1921. He became a specialist halfback in 1924, and was quickly selected for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, that year. Between then and 1929 he played 35 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. He captained the side in his final two appearances in 1929. In all he scored five tries for the All Blacks. After retiring as a player, Dalley served as a member of the Canterbury Rugby Union's management committee from 1932 to 1955, the last three years as chairman.[1]

Bill Dalley

Dalley in 1924
Birth name	William Charles Dalley
Date of birth	18 November 1901
Place of birth	Lyttelton, New Zealand
Date of death	9 February 1989 (aged 87)
Place of death	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight	63 kg (139 lb)
School	Christchurch Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback All Black No. 296 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1921–30 Canterbury 25 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1924–29 New Zealand 5 (0)

William Dalley passport application (1924)

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Bill Dalley". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 9 February 2016.