Leslie Williams
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Leslie Williams
Lived 1922 – 2006 (aged 83). Leslie Williams was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
William Leslie "Les" Thomas Williams (10 May 1922 – 27 January 2006) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Llanelli RFC and Cardiff RFC, as a wing or centre,
Background Williams was born in Mynydd-y-Garreg, Wales, and he died aged 83 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England.
International honours Williams won 15 caps for Wales (RU) in 1949–1953 while at Llanelli RFC in 1947 against England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, and while at Cardiff RFC in 1947 against Australia, in 1948 against Ireland, and in 1949 against England, and won caps for Wales (RL) while at Hunslet.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leslie Williams?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1922–2006)
When was Leslie Williams born?
Leslie Williams was born on 10 May 1922 in Wales.
When did Leslie Williams die?
Leslie Williams died on 27 January 2006 in Falmouth.
What was Leslie Williams's occupation?
Leslie Williams was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Leslie Williams?
Leslie Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leslie Williams (rugby)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Williams. https://biography.guide/leslie-williams-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Leslie Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leslie-williams-rugby-league-player/.
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