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William Williams

1925 – 2007

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1925-?)

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About William Williams

Lived 1925 – 2007 (aged 82). William Williams was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

William E. Williams (28 March 1925 – 27 December 2007) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales XV and Monmouthshire County RFC, and at club level for Newport RFC, as a wing, and club level rugby league (RL) for Swinton, as a .

Background Billy Williams was born in Abertillery/Cwmtillery, Wales, and he died aged 82 in Telford, Shropshire, England.

Playing career

International honours Billy Williams represented Wales XV (RU) while at Newport RFC in the 'Victory International' non-Test match(es) between December 1945 and April 1946.

County honours Billy Williams represented Monmouthshire County RFC (RU) against New Zealand in 1945.

Personal life Bill Williams' marriage to Muriel (née Hiley) (birth registered February 1926 in Swansea district – died August 2004) was registered during third ¼ 1948 in Swansea District, they were married until her death in August 2004. They had one daughter Rebecca J. Williams (birth registered second ¼ in Loughborough district), and four grandchildren (Rhiannon, James, Liz and Kate). After retiring from playing rugby Bill Williams became a Mathematics and Physical education teacher, and school rugby union coach at Loughborough Grammar School from 1950 to 1962, and later in Broadstairs, Kent at St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Williams?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1925-?)

When was William Williams born?

William Williams was born on 28 March 1925 in Abertillery.

When did William Williams die?

William Williams died on 27 December 2007 in Telford.

What was William Williams's occupation?

William Williams was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was William Williams?

William Williams was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Williams

· Wikidata: Q8020395

· DBpedia: Billy Williams (rugby, born 1925)

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