About Johnny Williams
Lived 1932 – 2009 (aged 77). Johnny Williams was a rugby union player.
John Edward Williams (31 January 1932, Leeds – 5 October 2009, Sandhurst) was a British international rugby player.
He was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and played as a scrum-half for Old Millhillians and Middlesex. He was capped nine times for England between 1954 and 1965. He also toured with the British Lions in South Africa, but was not selected to play in any of the test matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Williams?
rugby union player (1932-2009)
When was Johnny Williams born?
Johnny Williams was born on 31 January 1932.
When did Johnny Williams die?
Johnny Williams died on 5 October 2009.
What was Johnny Williams's occupation?
Johnny Williams was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Williams (rugby union, born 1932)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Williams. https://biography.guide/johnny-williams-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Johnny Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-williams-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Johnny Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-williams-rugby-union-player/.
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