Harry Bath

Who was Harry Bath?

Harry Bath, born Alfred Henry Bath, was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach who rose to prominence in the mid-Twentieth Century. A state and international representative who played 12 matches for Other Nationalities in the International Championship from 1949 to 1955, he played at Second-row forward and has been referred to as the best Australian rugby league player never to be picked for the Australian national team. Following his retirement, Bath coached in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership for two decades, also achieving selection as the Australian national team coach.