About Raymond Williams
Lived 1909 – 2001 (aged 92). Raymond Williams was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Raymond Norman Williams (25 April 1909 – 8 October 2001) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Williams represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1932. He played one match for the All Blacks, against Wellington, but was injured and never played first-class rugby again.
Following the death of Phillippe Cabot in 1998, Williams was the oldest living All Black.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Raymond Williams?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Raymond Williams born?
Raymond Williams was born on 25 April 1909 in Napier.
When did Raymond Williams die?
Raymond Williams died on 8 October 2001 in Harare.
What was Raymond Williams's occupation?
Raymond Williams was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Raymond Williams?
Raymond Williams was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Williams (rugby union, born 1909)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raymond Williams. https://biography.guide/raymond-williams-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Raymond Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/raymond-williams-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Raymond Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/raymond-williams-rugby-union-player/.
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