- Photograph of Bill Phillips, Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/2-205642-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.
| Birth name | William John Phillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 January 1914 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Raglan, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 10 November 1982 (aged 68) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Raglan, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Farmer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William John Phillips (30 January 1914 – 10 November 1982) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was educated at Te Mata Primary School. A wing three-quarter, Phillips represented King Country and Waikato at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including three internationals, scoring two tries in all.[1]