Sydney Williams
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Sydney Williams
Lived 1918 – 1976 (aged 58). Sydney Williams was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Sydney Arthur Williams (17 April 1918 – 28 August 1976) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Aberavon RFC, as a wing, He also appeared for Wigan and Oldham RLFC as a World War II guest player.
Background Williams was born in Aberavon, Wales, and he died aged 58 in Neath, Wales.
International honours Syd Williams won three caps for Wales (RU) while at Aberavon RFC in 1939 against England, Scotland, and Ireland, and won five caps for Wales (RL) while at Salford from 1940 to 1952.
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Who was Sydney Williams?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1918–1976)
When was Sydney Williams born?
Sydney Williams was born on 17 April 1918 in Aberavon.
When did Sydney Williams die?
Sydney Williams died on 28 August 1976 in Neath.
What was Sydney Williams's occupation?
Sydney Williams was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Sydney Williams?
Sydney Williams was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sydney Williams. https://biography.guide/sydney-williams/
MLA: "Sydney Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sydney-williams/.
Chicago: "Sydney Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sydney-williams/.
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