William Kennedy (rugby league, born 1969) facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Full name | William "Bubba" Kennedy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 January 1969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | William Kennedy Jr (son) Kandy Kennedy (daughter) |
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William "Bubba" Kennedy (born January 27, 1969) is an Australian former professional rugby league player. He was known for playing as a centre for the Balmain Tigers team.
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About Bubba Kennedy
William "Bubba" Kennedy is an Indigenous Australian who became a well-known rugby league player. He played in the centre position.
Playing for the Balmain Tigers
Bubba Kennedy played for the Balmain Tigers for three seasons. He was with the team from 1996 to 1998. During his time there, he played in 61 first-grade games. He was also the top try scorer for the club in his first two seasons.
Playing for NSW Country
In 1997, Bubba Kennedy got to play in a special game. He represented the NSW Country team. This team played against the City team in the annual City vs Country Origin match. Kennedy came off the bench as a substitute player. He scored a try in the game, helping NSW Country win 17-4.
Rugby League After Balmain
After leaving the Balmain Tigers, Bubba Kennedy continued to play rugby league. He played for various teams in country areas. He even kept playing into his late 40s! Some of the teams he played for include:
- Lithgow Workies
- Bathurst Panthers
- Orange Hawks
- Cabonne United
- Mudgee Dragons
- Blayney Bears
A Family of Rugby Players
Bubba Kennedy's family also loves rugby league. His son, William Kennedy Jr, is a professional player too. He is part of the Cronulla Sharks team in the National Rugby League (NRL). Bubba's daughter, Kandy, also played rugby league. She played for the Roosters in the NRLW.
