Nathan Williams (rugby union, born 1976)

Nathan Williams (born 5 April 1976) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.[1]

Nathan Williams
Date of birth (1976-04-05) 5 April 1976 (age 48)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–02 Stade Français ()
2002–03 Harlequins ()
2004–07 Yamaha Jubilo ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–04 Reds 36 (32)

Rugby career

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An Australia u-21s representative, Williams was primarily a fullback and winger, who played several seasons with the Queensland Reds in the Super 12.[2] He scored two tries in a win over the NSW Waratahs in 2000 and was the top try scorer for the Reds in the 2001 season.[3] From 2001 to 2003, Williams had overseas stints with Stade Français and Harlequins, then made a brief return at the Reds in 2004, before joining Japanese professional rugby.[4]

Personal life

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Williams is the ex-husband of television presenter Tania Zaetta.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Pair dropped after night out". RTÉ. 14 June 2001.
  2. ^ "Quins boosted by foreign duo". BBC News. 28 June 2002.
  3. ^ "Stormers edge past Chiefs". The Age. 3 April 2000.
  4. ^ "Stingrays' star signing". Sunshine Coast Daily. The Courier Mail. 23 April 2008.
  5. ^ "What the gossip mags say this week". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 June 2012.