Bill Meates (rugby union)

Bill Meates
Meates in 1949
BornWilliam Anthony Meates
(1923-05-26)26 May 1923
Greymouth, New Zealand
Died1 February 2003(2003-02-01) (aged 79)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
SchoolMarist Brothers' School
St Bede's College
UniversityCanterbury University College
Notable relative(s)Kevin Meates (brother)
David Meates (son)
OccupationSchoolteacher
Rugby union career
Position Wing three-quarter
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1947 Canterbury 2
1948–1950 Otago
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949–1950 New Zealand 7 (0)

William Anthony Meates (26 May 1923 – 1 February 2003) was a New Zealand rugby union player, soldier and schoolteacher.