Edwin Williams
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Edwin Williams
Lived 1898 – 1983 (aged 84). Edwin Williams was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Edwin "Eddie" Williams (1 July 1898 – 31 January 1983) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played representative–level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Swansea RFC and Neath RFC as a fly-half,
Background Eddie Williams was born in Cwmllynfell, Wales, and he died aged 84 in Swansea, Wales.
International honours Eddie Williams won caps for Wales (RU) while at Neath RFC in 1924 against New Zealand, and in 1925 against France, and won a cap for Wales (RL) while at Huddersfield in the 15–39 defeat by England at White City Stadium, Sloper Road, Grangetown, Cardiff on Wednesday 14 November 1928.
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Who was Edwin Williams?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1898-1983)
When was Edwin Williams born?
Edwin Williams was born on 1 July 1898 in Cwmllynfell.
When did Edwin Williams die?
Edwin Williams died on 31 January 1983 in Swansea.
What was Edwin Williams's occupation?
Edwin Williams was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Edwin Williams?
Edwin Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edwin Williams (rugby)
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