About Ossie Williams
Lived 1921 – 1988 (aged 66). Ossie Williams was a British rugby union player.
Oswald Williams (12 April 1921 – 23 March 1988) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
A wing forward, Williams got his start at Llanelly RFC after World War II and was capped seven times for Wales, which included their win over the Wallabies at Cardiff in 1947. He scored the only points of his career through a penalty goal against France in the 1948 Five Nations. Continuing with Llanelly for several more years, Williams ascended to the club captaincy in the 1951–52 season. He also competed with Felinfoel, Furnace and Pontyberem during his career.
Williams worked outside of rugby as a furnace hand at the Llanelly Steelworks.
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Who was Ossie Williams?
rugby union player (1921–1988)
When was Ossie Williams born?
Ossie Williams was born on 12 April 1921 in Llanelli.
When did Ossie Williams die?
Ossie Williams died on 23 March 1988 in Wales.
What was Ossie Williams's occupation?
Ossie Williams was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ossie Williams?
Ossie Williams was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ossie Williams. https://biography.guide/ossie-williams/
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