About Samuel Williams
Lived 1880 – 1955 (aged 74). Samuel Williams was a rugby union player.
Samuel George Williams (14 May 1880 – 19 March 1955) was an English international rugby union player.
Hailing from Plymouth, Devon, Williams played much of his rugby for local side Albion.
Williams, a fast and strong forward, won his first England call up in 1902, deputising for their captain John Daniell. He made intermittent appearances until 1907, for a total of seven caps, with two tries.
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Who was Samuel Williams?
English international rugby union player
When was Samuel Williams born?
Samuel Williams was born on 14 May 1880.
When did Samuel Williams die?
Samuel Williams died on 19 March 1955.
What was Samuel Williams's occupation?
Samuel Williams was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Williams (rugby union)
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