William Griffin (rugby)

William "Bill" Griffin (birth year unknown) is a Welsh former rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Abertillery RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a.

Rugby union
Griffin started his career in rugby union, where he played for Abertillery. In his final season at the club, he was the club's leading goal- and try-scorer.

Rugby league
In June 1951, Griffin switched to rugby league and joined Huddersfield. He made his début in August 1951 against Halifax. He spent his entire rugby league career with the club, announcing his retirement during the 1956–57 season.

International honours
In rugby league, Griffin won one cap for Wales while at Huddersfield in 1952 against France.

County Cup Final appearances
Bill Griffin played at in Huddersfield's 18-8 victory over Batley in the 1952 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 November 1952.