William Rhodes

William Rhodes (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s, and coached in the 1920s through to the 1950s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Dewsbury (two spells), as a , and later as a , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 8 or 10, and coached at club level for Castleford. Playing career International honours Billy Rhodes won caps for England while at Dewsbury in 1921 against Wales, and Other Nationalities. Challenge Cup Final appearances Billy Rhodes played , i.e. number 2, and scored two tries in Dewsbury's 8-5 victory over Oldham in the 1911–12 Challenge Cup Final during the 1911-12 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 27 April 1912 in front of a crowd of 16,000, and played right-, i.e. number 10, in the 2-13 defeat by Wigan in the 1928–29 Challenge Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1929, in front of a crowd of 41,500.