William Bryant (22 December 1940[2] – 9 June 2019), known as "Big Bill", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

[1][3] Bill Bryant's birth was registered in Lower Agbrigg district, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, he was the landlord of The Castlefields (The Honky Tonk) public house, Vickers Street, Castleford, he also owned a bar in Tenerife.

[4] Bill Bryant played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.

[5] Bill Bryant played at second-row in Castleford's 4–0 victory over St. Helens in the 1965 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1965–66 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 14 December 1965, played at second-row in the 7–2 victory over Swinton in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966, and played at second-row in the 8–5 victory over Leigh in the 1967 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 16 January 1968.

[8] Bill Bryant's marriage to May (née Rollinson) was registered during first 1⁄4 1960 in Pontefract district.