Bill Ashurst

[josie andrews]

Such sad news he has passed away tonight!

RIP Bill, what a player, what a gentleman. Good night & God Bless Bill

[fozzieskem]

Had the pleasure of his company what a nice bloke he really was,my dad always rated him as a fine,fine player just a bit before my time though.

A loss that’s for sure.

[josie andrews]

In Memoriam: Bill Ashurst

Tonight, Wigan Warriors are devastated to hear of the passing of former player Bill Ashurst.

Born in Ince, Wigan in 1948, Ashurst went on to play for his hometown Club – making 185 appearances, scoring 74 tries and kicking 146 goals in two separate spells between 1968 and 1978.

He became a Harry Sunderland Trophy winner in 1971 and also represented Great Britain three times.

All our thoughts at the Club are with Bill’s family and friends at this very sad time.

A full obituary will follow soon.

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2022/06/ ... l-ashurst/

[jaws1]

RIP Bill played against him at ameteur level was a beast of a player then.

[Charriots Offiah]

RIP King Bill. A fantastic rugby league player and a great character. Thanks for the memories.

[Forever Warrior]

A truly exceptional player at a time when we didn’t have a great team. RIP Bill.

[PJC]

As a young boy I watched Bill Ashurst break into the Wigan team . He became my hero. He is to this day my favourite Wigan player.

[Charriots Offiah]

A truly exceptional player at a time when we didn’t have a great team. RIP Bill.

Probably one of the best back rows we have had - Ashurst, Robinson, Laughton.

[jackthelad]

Bill will be missed by so many an absolute legend of a bloke so many stories and tales he's told of a fabulous life, not to mention the amount he contributed to the amateur game, had so many great years in his company, I'm proud to call him my friend! God bless & rest in peace mate

[Suzieb]

King Bill,King Bill,Ashurst