About William Radford
Lived 1888 – 1924 (aged 35). William Radford was a rugby union player.
William John Radford (8 April 1888 – 2 January 1924) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Radford was born in Cardiff and educated at Eveswell School.
A forward, Radford made over 100 appearances for Newport RFC and was capped once for Wales, appearing against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 1923. He was the oldest player to debut for Wales at 34 years of age.
Radford was married with eight children and worked at the Ebbw Vale Wharf as a berth cleaner.
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Who was William Radford?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was William Radford born?
William Radford was born on 8 April 1888.
When did William Radford die?
William Radford died on 2 January 1924.
What was William Radford's occupation?
William Radford was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Radford (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Radford. https://biography.guide/william-radford-rugby-union-player/
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