Originally a Rugby Union player, Billy joined South Sydney in 1908. A lock, Billy was a member of South Sydney’s 1909 and 1912 premiership sides and 1916 Grand Final side. Billy played 71 games for South Sydney from 1908-16 (34 tries, 4 goals).
Billy played 6 games for New South Wales from 1908-14. Billy played 8 test matches for Australia from 1908-14 (1 try, 1 goal).
From 1908 Billy was a South Sydney committee member and a delegate to the NSWRFL. From 1921-22 Billy co-managed the Kangaroos. During the 1940s and 1950s, Billy was a vice president of the NSWRFL.
Billy passed away on June 7 1958.
In 1914, Billy was awarded life membership of the NSWRL. In 2008, Billy was selected as one of Australia’s 100 Greatest Players. In 2018, Billy was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.