About Len Williams
Lived 1898 – 1972 (aged 73). Len Williams was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Alexander Leonard Williams (18 October 1898 – 13 June 1972) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Born in Middlemarch, Williams was a solidly–built Otago forward, noted for his line out abilities.
Williams played for Kaikorai and represented the All Blacks in nine uncapped matches, four of which came on a tour of New South Wales in 1922, and reportedly came close to selection for their 1924–25 northern hemisphere tour. His career was ended by a serious leg injury suffered in a club fixture in 1925.
After retiring as a player, Williams served for many years on the Kaikorai committee, including a stint as president, and was also an administrator with the Otago Rugby Football Union.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Len Williams?
New Zealand international rugby union player
When was Len Williams born?
Len Williams was born on 18 October 1898.
When did Len Williams die?
Len Williams died on 13 June 1972.
What was Len Williams's occupation?
Len Williams was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Len Williams?
Len Williams was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Len Williams (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Len Williams. https://biography.guide/len-williams-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Len Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/len-williams-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Len Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/len-williams-rugby-union-player/.
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