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Bill Ashurst

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Bill Ashurst was born in Ince, Wigan on 12th April 1948. He was educated initially at Bell Green Lane primary school and Rose Bridge Secondary Modern School.

Although Ashurst had the opportunity to sign professional terms with Blackburn Rovers Football Club, it was his passion for Rugby League and his beloved Wigan that he signed for in August 1968.

A superb ball handling centre or second rower, Ashurst landed 146 goals and six field-goals, along with 74 tries, in 185 games across two spells at Wigan. He recorded 55 goals, six field-goals and 19 tries in 46 appearances for Penrith. He then added 15 goals, ten field-goals and five tries in 32 matches with Wakefield. 

Bill Ashurst had a rare talent that helped him win three caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1971 against New Zealand, and in 1972 against France (2). 

The Warriors sadly learned of Bill’s passing in June 2022 and were privileged to award the Hall of Fame certificate on his behalf to his loving family in September 2024.

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