About Gavin Williams
Born 1979. Gavin Williams is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Gavin Williams (born 25 October 1979) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand, who played in the Top 14 and for Samoa internationally.
Career Williams previously played for Connacht, where he played from 2005 until the end of the 2006–07 season. After leaving Connacht, he went on to make his debut for Samoa in 2007 in a match against . Williams scored a try and conversion in Samoa's opening game in the 2007 World Cup.
After leaving Connacht, he played for US Dax before signing for Clermont.
Personal life Williams has a strong family connection in rugby with his father Bryan Williams, a strong winger who played for Auckland and New Zealand, and brother Paul Williams, who has represented the Crusaders, Highlanders and Blues in Super Rugby, and who also plays for Samoa internationally.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gavin Williams?
New Zealand born Samoan rugby union footballer
When was Gavin Williams born?
Gavin Williams was born on 25 October 1979 in Auckland.
What is Gavin Williams's occupation?
Gavin Williams is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Gavin Williams?
Gavin Williams is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gavin Williams (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gavin Williams. https://biography.guide/gavin-williams-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Gavin Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gavin-williams-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Gavin Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gavin-williams-rugby-union-player/.
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