About Willie Hopkins
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 72). Willie Hopkins was a rugby union player.
William John Hopkins (18 June 1896 – 7 July 1968) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Born and raised in Port Talbot, Hopkins was educated at The Mountain School, where in addition to rugby he had success as a swimmer. He was a Welsh Schoolboys rugby representative.
Hopkins played junior rugby for Aberavon Rovers and in 1923 toured France with his county team.
Hopkins took over as captain of Aberavon RFC in 1925–26.
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Who was Willie Hopkins?
rugby player
When was Willie Hopkins born?
Willie Hopkins was born on 18 June 1896.
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Willie Hopkins died on 7 July 1968.
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Willie Hopkins was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Hopkins. https://biography.guide/willie-hopkins/
MLA: "Willie Hopkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-hopkins/.
Chicago: "Willie Hopkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-hopkins/.
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